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statistically

American

[stuh-tist-ik-lee] / stəˈtɪst ɪk li /

adverb

in a way that makes use of statistics.

demonstrated statistically.
in a way that satisfies the standard criteria applied in the science of statistics.

statistically significant.

statistically British

/ stəˈtɪstɪkəlɪ, -klɪ /

adverb

in terms of or according to statistics

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The researchers stressed that while the increased risks are statistically meaningful, the overall risk for any one patient remains low.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Out of every 10,000 people who get measles, 500 children are statistically likely to get pneumonia, and up to 30 of them could die, Sergienko said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Soleno had just a $44 million market cap at the time it reported positive, statistically significant top-line results in a trial evaluating the efficacy of its diazoxide choline extended-release tablets.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

So while April’s average first-half return is above average, it is not statistically significant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But statistically, they gained no academic benefit by changing schools.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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