statistical

adjective
UK: /stəˈtɪstɪkl/
US: /stəˈtɪstɪkl/

  1. Relating to statistics, the science of collecting and analyzing numerical data.

    1. We did a statistical analysis of the data we collected last year.
    2. The statistical evidence suggests a correlation between exercise and improved health.

  2. Based on or using data obtained from studying a large number of examples.

    1. The study provided statistical information about the local population.
    2. A statistical model can help forecast future economic trends with reasonable accuracy.

  3. Likely to happen according to what statistics show.

    1. A statistical anomaly occurred, deviating from the usual pattern.
    2. While statistically improbable, winning the lottery is still a possibility.

Synonyms

numerical quantitative probabilistic empirical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "statistical" in English means: Relating to statistics, the science of collecting and analyzing numerical data., Based on or using data obtained from studying a large number of examples., Likely to happen according to what statistics show..

The phonetic transcription of "statistical" is /stəˈtɪstɪkl/ in British English and /stəˈtɪstɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "statistical": numerical, quantitative, probabilistic, empirical.

Example usage of "statistical": "We did a statistical analysis of the data we collected last year.". More examples on the page.