Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stat
adverb
/stæt/
Definition
A term often used in medical contexts to indicate that something should be done immediately or as quickly as possible.
Examples
- The doctor ordered the tests stat.
- We need that report stat to make a decision.
- Bring the supplies stat; we are running low!
Meaning
Stat is derived from the Latin word ‘statim’, meaning ‘immediately’. It is commonly used in healthcare and emergency situations to stress urgency.
Synonyms
- immediately
- urgently
- at once
