stats
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈstæts// UK //stˈæts// stats
n. a short way of saying statistics. You use this when talking about facts that are shown as numbers, like how many people use a website.
n. a shortened, informal form of statistics. Refers to numerical data or the systematic collection and analysis of such data.
The latest stats show that our sales are growing.
He spends his weekends checking the player stats for his favorite football team to see who scored the most goals.
While the raw stats suggest a significant improvement in performance, they fail to account for the external variables that influenced the outcome during the trial period.
Usage
Usually plural; when used as a singular noun, it refers to the field of study rather than individual data points.