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
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One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.
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About half of disordered gamblers in the United States have reported suicidal ideations, according statistics from the American Psychiatric Association.
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Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The most telling statistic arrived last October when Xcel Energy filed a plan with state regulators that predicted a rapid rise in new electrical demand after two decades of modest growth.
—Allen Best, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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While statistics are good, Milton wants to see more from his group.
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Adam Hudacek, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The most telling statistic arrived last October when Xcel Energy filed a plan with state regulators that predicted a rapid rise in new electrical demand after two decades of modest growth.
—Allen Best, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
These statistics paint a clear picture: AI has moved beyond experimentation to become a defining force that is reshaping our economic and social landscapes.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
While statistics are good, Milton wants to see more from his group.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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