Stat Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms stat 1 American [stat] / stæt /

adverb

Informal.

1. with no delay: (used especially in medical contexts in reference to the administration of a drug or as a medical directive): The patient was given a stat dose of morphine.

   Blood work will be done stat.

   The patient was given a stat dose of morphine.

   I need a copy of the spreadsheet, stat!

stat 2 American [stat] / stæt /

noun

1. statistic.

2. Usually stats statistics.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing statistics.

   Some sports fans memorize all the stat sheets published about a team.

stat 3 American [stat] / stæt /

noun

1. Also 'stat thermostat.

2. photostat.

-stat 4 American

1. a combining form used in the names of devices that stabilize or make constant what is specified by the initial element.

   thermostat; rheostat.

stat. 5 American

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) immediately.

stat. 6 American

abbreviation

1. statuary.

2. statue.

3. statute.

stat. 1 British

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) immediately

2. stationary

3. statute

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combining form

1. indicating a device that causes something to remain stationary or constant

   thermostat

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Etymology

Origin of stat1

First recorded in 1875–80; from Latin statim “immediately, at once”

Origin of stat2

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Origin of stat3

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of -stat4

< Greek -statēs, equivalent to sta- (stem of histánai to make stand; stand ) + -tēs agent noun suffix

Origin of stat.5

stat 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Zero line-breaks is a stat that will stick in the throat until the rugby equivalent of the Heimlich manoeuvre is performed on this Scotland team.

From BBC

Stat News earlier reported Kaslow’s memo and that Prasad overruled reviewers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stat News reports that Dr. Prasad overruled staff who wanted to review Moderna’s application.

From The Wall Street Journal

That stat may be a bit misleading as Arsenal have played 11 games in 2026, which is more than most other sides in the Premier League because of their involvement in the Carabao Cup, Champions League and FA Cup alongside their top-flight fixtures.

From BBC

About the only thing missing from his stat line was a touchdown -- something he was denied when a 49-yard charge to the end zone was disallowed after a holding call on center Jalen Sundell.

From Barron's

Related Words

• breeding
• copy
• facsimile
• imitation
• photocopy
• photograph
• picture
• print
• propagation
• recreation
• replica
• replication

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