statistician

noun

stat·​is·​ti·​cian ˌsta-tə-ˈsti-shən How to pronounce statistician (audio)
: one versed in or engaged in compiling statistics

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Even expert pundits and statisticians can totally miss the big picture, despite being trained to eliminate bias in their polls and surveys. Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The goals come in various forms, not just tip-ins, which, as defined by NHL statisticians, involves the stick but with no shooting motion. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 In 1982, the late Eagles statistician Jack Edelstein met Diana at the funeral of Princess Grace of Monaco. Kristopher Fraser, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 How China Is Tackling A Population Crisis By Jordan King US News Reporter 62 Next year is the last year that Europe's population is set to grow, as it is expected to start declining in 2026, with just one in 25 people living in the EU by the turn of the century, statisticians say. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for statistician 

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statistician was in 1800

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“Statistician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistician. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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statistician

noun
stat·​is·​ti·​cian ˌstat-ə-ˈstish-ən How to pronounce statistician (audio)
: a person who specializes in statistics

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