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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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
State statistics show that the share of inmates with mental health and medical issues have both been increasing, along with the population over the age of 50.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
And now, even more Miami Heat statistics to measure through the prism of a Wizards team focused on winning by losing, with Saturday’s 152-136 defeat sending Washington to its 21st loss in its past 22 games.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Kids should be learning real-world probability and statistics instead of algebra and calculus equations.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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