statistics

English

/stəˈtɪstɪks/

noun
Definitions
  • A mathematical science concerned with data collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation.

Etymology

Derived from German Statistik (statistics) derived from Latin statisticum (of the state) derived from Italian statista (statesman, politician).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

statista

Gloss

statesman, politician

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