statistician

[ stat-i-stish-uhn ]

noun

1. an expert in or compiler of statistics. statistics.

statistician

/ ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən /

noun

1. a person who specializes in or is skilled at statistics
2. a person who compiles statistics

Word History and Origins

Origin of statistician¹

First recorded in 1815–25; statist(ics) + -ician

Example Sentences

Adrian Barnett, a statistician at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, was the senior author of the BMJ study that debunked the idea that 27 is a particularly deadly age for musicians.

From Los Angeles Times

In previous elections, the political scientists, analysts and statisticians who make up the teams that call the races appeared on camera only when absolutely necessary.

From Los Angeles Times

Panorama has examined mounting questions from leading statisticians and medical experts about the safety of her convictions.

From BBC

Leading statisticians and medical experts are arguing Letby may be the victim of a miscarriage of justice.

From BBC

Neither Arsenal nor Newcastle made managerial changes after those relatively slow starts - but statisticians Opta give Ten Hag's side just a 2% chance of making the top four.

From BBC