How do you use "statistic" in a sentence?

According to recent statistics, unemployment has fallen by two percent. That statistic about road accidents is quite alarming. She studied statistics at university before becoming a data analyst.

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Q: What does "statistic" mean?

A numerical fact or piece of data from a study or survey A statistic is a number that represents a piece of information, often gathered through research or measurement. Statistics (plural) refers to the field of collecting and analysing numerical data. The phrase 'just a statistic' is often used to suggest someone is being reduced to a mere number rather than seen as an individual.

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Meaning: A numerical fact or piece of data from a study or survey

统计数据，统计学

estadística, dato estadístico

統計、統計データ

통계, 통계 자료

A statistic is a number that represents a piece of information, often gathered through research or measurement. Statistics (plural) refers to the field of collecting and analysing numerical data. The phrase 'just a statistic' is often used to suggest someone is being reduced to a mere number rather than seen as an individual.

统计数据是代表一条信息的数字，通常通过研究或测量收集。Statistics（复数）指收集和分析数据的领域。'just a statistic'这个短语通常暗示某人被简化为一个数字，而不是被视为个体。

Una estadística es un número que representa una pieza de información, a menudo recopilada a través de investigación o medición. Statistics (plural) se refiere al campo de recopilar y analizar datos numéricos. La frase 'just a statistic' se usa a menudo para sugerir que alguien está siendo reducido a un mero número.

統計は、研究や測定を通じて収集された情報を表す数字です。Statistics（複数形）は、数値データを収集・分析する分野を指します。「just a statistic」というフレーズは、誰かが個人ではなく単なる数字として扱われていることを示唆するのによく使われます。

통계(statistic)는 연구나 측정을 통해 수집된 정보를 나타내는 수치입니다. 복수형 statistics는 수치 데이터를 수집하고 분석하는 학문 분야를 가리킵니다. 'just a statistic(단지 숫자에 불과하다)'이라는 표현은 누군가가 개인이 아닌 단순한 숫자로 취급되고 있음을 암시할 때 자주 사용됩니다.

Examples

According to recent statistics, unemployment has fallen by two percent.
根据最新统计数据，失业率下降了两个百分点。
Según estadísticas recientes, el desempleo ha bajado un dos por ciento.
最新の統計によると、失業率は2パーセント低下しました。
최근 통계에 따르면 실업률이 2퍼센트 하락했습니다.
That statistic about road accidents is quite alarming.
那个关于交通事故的统计数据相当令人震惊。
Esa estadística sobre accidentes de tráfico es bastante alarmante.
交通事故に関するその統計はかなり警戒すべきものです。
교통사고에 관한 그 통계는 꽤 놀라운 수치입니다.
She studied statistics at university before becoming a data analyst.
她在大学学习统计学，之后成为了一名数据分析师。
Ella estudió estadística en la universidad antes de convertirse en analista de datos.
彼女は大学で統計学を学び、その後データアナリストになりました。
그녀는 대학에서 통계학을 전공한 후 데이터 분석가가 되었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From German 'Statistik', coined in 1749 by Gottfried Achenwall, from New Latin 'statisticus' meaning 'of state affairs', from Latin 'status' (state, condition). Originally meant 'data about the state'; broadened to any numerical data analysis.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal