Statistics
Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪstɪk/
Statistics (noun)
- a number that shows information about something, like how many people do something.
- a piece of data used in studying or analyzing information.
- a calculated number that represents a characteristic of a data set.
Examples
- The statistic shows an increase in sales.
- A statistic can reveal trends over time.
Common collocations: reliable statistic, publish a statistic, perform statistic, advanced statistic, calculate a statistic