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 adverb

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Manus Delivers Averages, Not Intelligence Like many other tools, Manus relies on LLMs that generate plans based on statistical averages. Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Here’s a closer look at the statistical comparison between the two ahead of their clash in Oklahoma City. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025 When polling errors consistently lean in one direction, many assume bias rather than statistical uncertainty. Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025 From a broader perspective, Adebayo’s next career statistical goal is surpassing former teammate Udonis Haslem on the Heat’s all-time rebounding list. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 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 19 Mar. 2025.

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