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Statistical Indicator

/stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A quantitative measure that provides information about a specific aspect of a phenomenon, often used in statistical analysis.

    "The unemployment rate is a key statistical indicator of economic health."
  2. 2

    A variable that reflects the status or performance of a particular area, often used in research and policy-making.

    "Educational attainment is a statistical indicator used to assess the effectiveness of school systems."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'statistical' originates from the Latin 'status', meaning 'state', and evolved through Italian 'statistica' in the 18th century, referring to the collection of data about states. 'Indicator' comes from the Latin 'indicātor', meaning 'one who points out', which has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote something that signifies or points to a condition.

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