Statistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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statistic
[ stəˈtɪstɪk ]
mathematics
A branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
Synonyms
data analysis, data interpretation, statistical analysis
Examples of usage
- Statistics helps us make informed decisions based on data.
- The field of statistics is used in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and marketing.
Translations
Translations of the word "statistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estatística
🇮🇳 सांख्यिकी
🇩🇪 Statistik
🇮🇩 statistik
🇺🇦 статистика
🇵🇱 statystyka
🇯🇵 統計 (とうけい)
🇫🇷 statistique
🇪🇸 estadística
🇹🇷 istatistik
🇰🇷 통계 (통계학)
🇸🇦 إحصاء
🇨🇿 statistika
🇸🇰 štatistika
🇨🇳 统计 (tǒngjì)
🇸🇮 statistika
🇮🇸 tölfræði
🇰🇿 статистика
🇬🇪 სტატისტიკა
🇦🇿 statistika
🇲🇽 estadística
Etymology
The word 'statistics' originated from the Latin word 'statisticum collegium', meaning 'council of state' or 'political state'. It was first used in the 18th century to refer to numerical data related to states or governments. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the broader field of data collection, analysis, and interpretation in various disciplines.