Statistical: meaning, definitions and examples

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statistical

 

[ stəˈtɪstɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

analysis

Relating to the use of statistics in the analysis of data.

Synonyms

data-driven, numerical, quantitative

Examples of usage

  • Statistical analysis is crucial in drawing conclusions from research data.
  • Statistical methods help researchers make sense of complex data sets.
Context #2 | Adjective

probability

Of or relating to the likelihood of something happening based on statistical data.

Synonyms

chance-related, likelihood-based, probabilistic

Examples of usage

  • The statistical probability of winning the lottery is extremely low.
  • Investors rely on statistical models to predict market trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "statistical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estatístico

🇮🇳 सांख्यिकी

🇩🇪 statistisch

🇮🇩 statistik

🇺🇦 статистичний

🇵🇱 statystyczny

🇯🇵 統計的 (とうけいてき)

🇫🇷 statistique

🇪🇸 estadístico

🇹🇷 istatistik

🇰🇷 통계적인 (통계적)

🇸🇦 إحصائي

🇨🇿 statistický

🇸🇰 štatistický

🇨🇳 统计的 (tǒngjì de)

🇸🇮 statističen

🇮🇸 tölfræðilegur

🇰🇿 статистикалық

🇬🇪 სტატისტიკური

🇦🇿 statistik

🇲🇽 estadístico

Etymology

The word 'statistical' originated from the Latin word 'statisticus' which means 'of statistics'. The term 'statistics' itself has roots in the Italian word 'statista' meaning 'statesman' or 'politician'. The modern usage of 'statistical' emerged in the 19th century with the development of statistical methods in data analysis and probability theory.

See also: statistically, statistician.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,692, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.