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Word

stats

US/ˈstæts/

UK/stˈæts/

Definitions

01data and figures

B1

n. numbers that show information about a situation, like how many people do something.

n. numerical data or facts collected for analysis. Usually plural in this sense.

“The latest stats show that more people are working from home this year.”

“The marketing team spent the afternoon reviewing the engagement stats to determine which social media campaign had the highest conversion rate.”

Informal

Usage

Usually plural when referring to specific data points.

02the subject of statistics

B2 · Math

n. the area of study or the math class where you learn about data.

n. the mathematical science or academic discipline of statistics. Uncountable in this sense.

“I have to study for my stats exam all weekend.”

“Although she excelled in calculus, she found the conceptual side of her stats course surprisingly challenging.”

Informal

Usage

Functions as a singular uncountable noun when referring to the field of study.

Synonyms

03gaming attributes

B1 · Computing

n. the numbers that show how strong or fast a character is in a game.

n. the numerical values representing a character's or unit's attributes, such as health, strength, or speed.

“My character has high speed stats but very low health.”

“Players often spend hours 'grinding' to increase their character's base stats before attempting the final boss fight.”

Informal · Slang

Teaching tip

Very common in gaming culture; learners will encounter this in video games, tabletop games, and sports discussions.

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