statistician
NounUS[stat-uh-stish-uhn]/ˌstætəˈstɪʃən/4 syllables
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Noun (2)
- a mathematician who specializes in statisticsSynonyms: mathematical statisticianType of mathematician
- someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)Synonyms: actuaryType of calculator, reckonerKinds surveyor
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Stat′is·ti′cian (stăt′ĭs-tĭsh′an), noun
Origin: Cf. F. statisticien.
One versed in statistics; one who collects and classifies facts for statistics.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54