econometrics

noun plural but singular in construction econo·met·rics \i-ˌkä-nə-ˈme-triks, ē-ˌkä-\

Definition of ECONOMETRICS

: the application of statistical methods to the study of economic data and problems

— econo·met·ric \-trik\ adjective

— econo·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— econo·me·tri·cian \-mə-ˈtri-shən\ noun

— econo·met·rist \-ˈme-trist\ noun

blend of economics and metric

First Known Use: 1931

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