statistics

[stuh-tis-tiks]

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noun
1.

(used with a singular verb) the science that deals with the collection,classificatio
n, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts or data,and that, by use of ma
thematical theories of probability, imposesorder and regularity on aggregates of
more or less disparateelements.

2.

(used with a plural verb) the numerical facts or data themselves.

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