B2nounacademicscience
US/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
UK/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
a number or fact collected from a study that shows how often something happens
In context
One worrying statistic is that half of teenagers sleep less than seven hours.
According to official statistics, unemployment fell slightly last year.
Behind every road accident statistic there is a real family.
Words that go with statistic
adjective + noun
- official statisticsOfficial statistics show a rise in exports.
- shocking statisticHere is a shocking statistic about plastic waste.
verb + preposition
- according to statisticsAccording to statistics, women live longer than men.
noun + noun
- statistics showStatistics show that more people work from home now.
- crime statisticsThe police published new crime statistics today.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The statistics shows a big change.Correct: The statistics show a big change.