statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈti-stik 
1
: a single term or datum in a collection of statistics
2
a
: a quantity (such as the mean of a sample) that is computed from a sample
specifically
: estimate sense 1b
b
: a random variable that takes on the possible values of a statistic
Examples of statistic in a Sentence
One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.
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Net looking at the drone kill statistics for January.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Kennedy said in the Cabinet meeting Thursday that newer statistics indicate that the rate has increased to one in 31.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2025
However, Opta, the world’s leading sports data and analytics company who provide the statistics for the top football leagues around the globe, count the 15 games played as proper matches.
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Members of the Black Swimmers Alliance discussed those statistics before their advocacy work began.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Kennedy said in the Cabinet meeting Thursday that newer statistics indicate that the rate has increased to one in 31.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2025
However, Opta, the world’s leading sports data and analytics company who provide the statistics for the top football leagues around the globe, count the 15 games played as proper matches.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Members of the Black Swimmers Alliance discussed those statistics before their advocacy work began.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈtis-tik
: a single item of information in a statistical collection
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