Statistics

Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪstɪk/

Statistics (noun)

  1. a number that shows information about something, like how many people do something.
  2. a piece of data used in studying or analyzing information.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Statistics

Formal

Neutral