statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl How to pronounce statistical (audio)
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
statistically
stə-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce statistical (audio)
adverb

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Deutsche noted a December 2025 warning from the Bank of International Settlements that a statistical test suggested that the gold market had entered bubble-like territory and that a significant correction could follow. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Documenting war crimes and crimes against humanity is vital, but the point isn’t just statistical. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Aug. 2026 The 31-year-old was putting together one of the best statistical seasons of her career before the injury. — Amber Harding, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Considering nearly 40 metrics, a statistical model identifies patterns to group together those who perform similarly in style. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statistical

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statistical was in 1784

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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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