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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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
In addition to discussion of policy and statistics, Cheung’s book is full of evocative, searing details.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Since the start of the Russian invasion, the population of Ukraine has collapsed from around 41 million people to 32 million, according to official statistics.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 17 July 2025
Only Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Sepp Straka have better strokes gained statistics this season among PGA Tour players, and that trio has combined for eight PGA Tour wins this year.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for statistic
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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