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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The opposite mistake is to treat every statistical change or customer complaint as conclusive evidence of material harm. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The five-time Pro Bowler had one of his finest statistical seasons last year, allowing only 15 pressures on 491 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 Our study used several statistical approaches with different strengths and sources of bias. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 If the June drop was a statistical quirk – and the labor force rebounded last month and increased the number of people vying for jobs – the unemployment rate could surprise and tick back up. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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