statistics
noun
sta·tis·tics stə-ˈti-stiks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data
2
: a collection of quantitative data
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Current Philadelphia Police statistics show that there have been 387 homicides in the city so far this year, compared to 374 at this time in 2021. 
Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Trinity is off to a stellar 3-1 start against a slate of Indiana and Cincinnati powers, but the Shamrocks’ offensive statistics show few signs of success. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 National statistics show an explosion in both overdoses and fentanyl trafficking. al, 12 Sep. 2022 Trending statistics show the total could be higher this year. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Crime statistics show these types of attacks are exceedingly rare. Adrian Sainz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Crime statistics show these types of attacks are exceedingly rare. Adrian Sainz, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Homicides are up across D.C. this year, though assaults with dangerous weapons, which includes shootings, are down citywide, police statistics show. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 And statistics from Taiwan's Defense Ministry show the People's Liberation Army (PLA) may be well on its way to doing that. Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 See More
Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Trinity is off to a stellar 3-1 start against a slate of Indiana and Cincinnati powers, but the Shamrocks’ offensive statistics show few signs of success. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 National statistics show an explosion in both overdoses and fentanyl trafficking. al, 12 Sep. 2022 Trending statistics show the total could be higher this year. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Crime statistics show these types of attacks are exceedingly rare. Adrian Sainz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Crime statistics show these types of attacks are exceedingly rare. Adrian Sainz, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Homicides are up across D.C. this year, though assaults with dangerous weapons, which includes shootings, are down citywide, police statistics show. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 And statistics from Taiwan's Defense Ministry show the People's Liberation Army (PLA) may be well on its way to doing that. Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German Statistik study of political facts and figures, from New Latin statisticus of politics, from Latin status state
First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing statistics
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