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statistician

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stat·is·ti·cian  (stt-stshn)
n.
1. A mathematician specializing in statistics.
2. A compiler of statistical data.
statistician [ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən]
n
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) a person who specializes in or is skilled at statistics
2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) a person who compiles statistics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.statistician - a mathematician who specializes in statistics
mathematical statistician
mathematician - a person skilled in mathematics
2.statisticianstatistician - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
actuary
statistics - a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
calculator, estimator, figurer, reckoner, computer - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
surveyor - someone who conducts a statistical survey
Translations
statistician [ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃən] N → estadístico/a m/f
statistician [ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən] n → statisticien(ne) m/f
statistician
n → Statistiker(in) m(f)
statistician [ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃ/ən] n → esperto/a di statistica
statistician [ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃ/ən] n → esperto/a di statistica


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