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statistic

[ stuh-tis-tik ]

noun

Statistics.
  1. a numerical fact or datum, especially one computed from a sample.


statistic

/ əˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. any function of a number of random variables, usually identically distributed, that may be used to estimate a population parameter See also sampling statistic estimator parameter
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDzȴٲ·پt adjective
  • ܲȴٲ·پt adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of statistic1

First recorded in 1815–20; back formation from statistics
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While the Saints have a few more weeks to pick up the points required to avoid that unwanted statistic, their relegation could be confirmed as early as Sunday if they lose at Tottenham.

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If we say that women do almost twice as much care work as men do, for example, that’s a powerful statistic, but it doesn't necessarily motivate men to change their behavior.

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Liverpool have scored 17 more league goals than Arsenal this season - a simple statistic but a telling one, even taking into account the leaders have played one game more.

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"We found this statistic: half a million people used to walk across Westminster Bridge, take a picture of the Houses of Parliament and then walk back north. The Southbank in 1993-94 was deserted."

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There is no single reason for this shocking statistic - experts point to the abuse of drugs and alcohol, the shortage of jobs and the lack of mental health counselling.

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