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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Ruhs then performed statistical analyses, to look for overall trends in size. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 Now, a poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by The Times has the two in a statistical dead heat, with 19% of voters undecided and time running out for both campaigns to grab them. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The three EVs that GM builds in Mexico — the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer EV and Cadillac Optiq — sold just a few hundred in the country last year, according to INEGI, Mexico’s statistical agency. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 Tucker will turn 37 next month and is coming off the worst statistical season of his career. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statistical

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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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