Statistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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statistic

 

[ stəˈtɪstɪk ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A collection of numerical data.

Synonyms

data, figures, numbers

Examples of usage

  • The statistics show an increase in sales over the past quarter.
  • She presented the statistics on climate change to the audience.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,305, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.