statistic
|sta-tis-tic|
/stəˈtɪstɪk/
data analysis
Etymology
'statistic' originates from the German word 'Statistik', which referred to the analysis of data about the state.
'Statistik' was adopted into English as 'statistic' in the early 19th century, reflecting the growing importance of data analysis.
Initially, it meant 'data about the state', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a numerical measure or the science of data analysis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a single measure, reported as a number, used to summarize or describe a set of data.
The statistic showed a significant increase in sales.
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Noun 2
the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.
She is studying statistics at university.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45