This kind of case is amenable to statistical treatment.
Source: tatoeba (58603)
Statistical
Synonyms for "statistical" (57 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Adjective(4 words)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (17)
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(9 words)
descriptive category labeldescriptive datadescriptive featuresdescriptive noun phrasedescriptive term usageeconometriceconomic activity datainferential analysisitalian dati
Related words (28)
Adjective(18 words)
lexical frequencymath-relatedmathematical measurenumericalnumerical recordprobabilisticpsychometricpsychometric testquantifiablequantifiable traitquantitativequantitative findingsquantitative resultsquantitative scoresrandomized algorithm performancesample sentencesignificant resultstatistical hypothesis testing
Noun(9 words)
more numericalmore quantitativenumerical analysisprobabilistic approachrandom variablesampling relatedssastandard deviationstatistics program
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: actuarial, behavioral science, bernoulli, beta, calculating.
- Sentence evidence is available for statistical, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "statistical".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "statistical"
Keep "statistical" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "statistical" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "statistical", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "statistical" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadjectivedescriptive term
More specific
2 entriesstatistical modelstatistical test
Collocations
6 entriesstatistical analysisstatistical datastatistical methodstatistical modelstatistical significancestatistical test
Inflections
2 entriesmore statisticalmost statistical
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
I can provide you with some statistical predictions of expected revenues.
Source: tatoeba (280083)
The statistical data presented in her paper is of great use for us in estimating the frequency of the movement.
Source: tatoeba (309867)
In 1778, it was calculated to be about ten millions; and, by an enumeration made in 1787, the population was ascertained to be 10,409,879; and Boetticher, in his Statistical Accounts, states the population at 11 millions.
Source: tatoeba (1729103)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "statistical"?
Closest matches include actuarial, behavioral science, bernoulli, beta, calculating.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "statistical"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.