plural stats
: statistic
If he keeps this pace, the incredible Nikola Jokic, at least according to one stat, will have the greatest offensive season in NBA history.—
Jerry Schemmel
—usually used in pluralJerry Schemmel… journals that keep track of your progress by converting your stats into charts.—Vicki Woods
Vicki Woods… stats demonstrating stark economic disparities …—Tim McDonnell
Tim McDonnell… knew the stats of every Brooklyn Dodgers game.—S. L. Price
S. L. Price
: without delay : immediately
get a doctor stat
1
: stabilizing agent or device
thermostat
2
: instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction
heliostat
3
: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction
bacteriostat
Examples of stat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebJennie Punter, Variety, 16 May 2024
There are far bigger stats, though, that explain Clark’s game and massive influence.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The two teams meet again in Minnesota’s home opener Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Collier’s stat line is to be expected of one of the league’s top players, but a couple of Lynx newcomers quickly made their presence known.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
Travel stats have soared in the last year, and they’re poised to soar more.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
After reading off a number of Jokic’s stats from the regular season — 26.4 points per game (10th in the league), 12.4 rebounds (fourth), nine assists (third), 25 triple-doubles (second) — host Ernie Johnson asked O’Neal for his thoughts.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
But one small problem with that stat is that most of that growth is coming from lurkers, or users who are not logged into Reddit.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, May 7
Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
There's some broader context to that Detroit breakthrough: The Recording Industry Association of America, which tracks streaming stats and album sales, recently reported that Latin music revenues in the U.S. hit $1.4 billion last year, up 16% from 2022.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2024
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2018
Your eye doctor will treat the condition depending on what caused it, so get in to see them stat.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 4 May 2018
Noun
Popular on Variety On the surface, Quebec’s hardy production ecosystem and pre-strike financial stats have been signaling a smooth ride ahead.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 16 May 2024
There are far bigger stats, though, that explain Clark’s game and massive influence.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The two teams meet again in Minnesota’s home opener Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Collier’s stat line is to be expected of one of the league’s top players, but a couple of Lynx newcomers quickly made their presence known.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
Travel stats have soared in the last year, and they’re poised to soar more.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
After reading off a number of Jokic’s stats from the regular season — 26.4 points per game (10th in the league), 12.4 rebounds (fourth), nine assists (third), 25 triple-doubles (second) — host Ernie Johnson asked O’Neal for his thoughts.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
But one small problem with that stat is that most of that growth is coming from lurkers, or users who are not logged into Reddit.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, May 7
Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
There's some broader context to that Detroit breakthrough: The Recording Industry Association of America, which tracks streaming stats and album sales, recently reported that Latin music revenues in the U.S. hit $1.4 billion last year, up 16% from 2022.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2024
Adverb
But Lyft insists that in 20 years, that stat will be over 80 percent.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2018
Your eye doctor will treat the condition depending on what caused it, so get in to see them stat.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 4 May 2018
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“Stat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stat. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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