What does "stat" mean?
Clipping of statistic.
Stat
/stæt/ adj, adv, noun, verb, slang
adj, adv, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Clipping of statistic.
- Grammar: stat is listed as adj, adv, noun, verb, slang.
- Nearest alternatives: asap, at once, by and by, clone.
- Useful contrasts: delayed, error, eventually.
- Usage evidence: I really need to eat some waffles, stat!
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Clipping of statistic. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, especially, in-plural
"There are some glittering stats out there regarding Brassey: namely that he'd built around one-third of Britain's railways by the time he was in his early 40s, and that by the time of his death (aged 65) he was responsible for around one-twentieth of the world's railways."
- 2 A statutory public holiday (also as stat holiday). Canada, informal
- 3 Clipping of photostat. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
"These Poloroids ^([sic]) are then enlarged by a stat camera or a copier with an enlarging feature, colored electrographically, transferred to acetate pieces, and fused or sewn together into quilts."
Verb
- 1 To collect or interpret statistics related to (a match etc.). informal, transitive
""I went back and statted that match," Shondell said. "Seventy percent of the points, we either finished them with a kill or making an error. So we were in control, it's just that we weren't in control the way we needed to be on a regular basis.""
- 2 Clipping of photostat. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
"These overlays were then statted using a screen of etched glass to break up the solid black into small rows of black dots. A different sized screen was used to create a different sized dot for each percentage."
- 3 To assign statistics to (a monster etc. in a game). slang, transitive
"If you stat it, they will kill it."
Adjective
- 1 With no delay; at once. not-comparable
"stat dose"
Adverb
- 1 Immediately; now. not-comparable
- 2 Immediately. broadly, not-comparable, slang
"TBH, I’d get to shopping STAT because these hoodies will for sure sell like hotcakes once season 2 premieres on June 28. So make sure to snag one for yourself before they sell out and mark your calendar for the big day!"
Synonyms
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Example
"I really need to eat some waffles, stat!"
Common questions
What is a synonym for "stat"?
Common synonyms include: asap, at once, by and by, clone, contact print, copy.
How do you use "stat" in a sentence?
I really need to eat some waffles, stat!
How do you pronounce "stat"?
Pronounced /stæt/.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Latin statim (“immediately”).
Etymology 2
Clipping of statistic.
Etymology 3
Clipping of statutory.
Etymology 4
Clipping of photostat.