statistics — The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
Pronunciation (IPA): /stəˈtɪstɪks/
Example Sentences
- According to dating app statistics, 'pizza lover' is the most attractive bio description.
- The professor's statistics class was so boring that even the numbers fell asleep.
- Government statistics indicate a significant improvement in air quality over the past decade.
statistics
NOUN[/stəˈtɪstɪks/]
The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
A researcher analyzes statistics from survey data on multiple monitors
A STAT IS a TICK — every statistic starts with one mark. (STAT + IS + TICK →one mark, one count, one data point → Every statistic begins as a single tick on a page)
Statistics guide logistics, ballistics hit the target!
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Origin
The word originated in 18th-century German as 'Statistik,' initially denoting a field of study concerned with information about the state and its affairs. It evolved from the Latin root 'status' (state) and gradually developed into a mathematical science focused on numerical analysis and data collection.
Breakdown
German Statistik (derived from Latin status, meaning 'state') + -ik (German noun suffix indicating a discipline or field of study). The suffix -ik transforms the Latin root into an academic discipline.
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📝Examples
“According to dating app statistics, 'pizza lover' is the most attractive bio description.”
“The professor's statistics class was so boring that even the numbers fell asleep.”
“Government statistics indicate a significant improvement in air quality over the past decade.”
“The marketing team used statistics to prove that unicorns prefer rainbow-colored products.”
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