Search Dictionary
Definition of stats

stats

/stæts/
stats
Adverb:statistically
•
Plural:stats
•
Adjective:statistical
JUMP TO:

stats Lexical Profile

stats Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Numerical data, facts, or figures collected and analyzed to show performance, trends, or characteristics; an informal clipping of statistics.

Example

"The coach reviewed the player's seasonal stats before deciding on the starting lineup."

2

Quantifiable attributes or ability scores assigned to a character, item, or unit in a role-playing or video game.

Example

"Equipping the new armor significantly boosted her character's defense stats."

3

The academic study, science, or college course of statistics (construed as singular).

Example

"She has to pass an introductory stats class to fulfill her degree requirements."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for stats

• Rhymes for stats

• Nearby Words

statistically
statistician
statistics
stats
statuary
statue
statuesque

Word Origin & Etymology

An informal 20th-century clipping of 'statistics', which ultimately derives from Latin 'status' (meaning 'condition' or 'state').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stats. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stats
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.