noun
statistic
A numerical fact or measure derived from data.
This statistic shows how many residents use public transportation daily.
Etymology
The field-name originally concerned facts about states and their populations. It broadened into numerical analysis, with statistic naming an individual numerical result.
More examples
- We compare crime statistics across several neighborhoods.
- The average waiting time is the clinic's most useful statistic.
- One alarming statistic in the report concerns childhood hunger.
Forms
statistic · statistics
statistical adjective — Relating to data collection and numerical analysis.
statistician noun — A specialist in collecting and analyzing data.