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1stat

noun \ˈstat\

Definition of STAT

:  statistic —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of STAT

circa 1961

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with STAT

bat, batt, blat, brat, cat, Cat, chat, chert, drat, fat, flat, frat, gat, gnat, hat, mat, Matt, matte, pat, phat, plait, plat, Pratt, rat, sat, scat, scatt, skat, slat, spat, splat, sprat, tat, that, vat

2stat

adverb

: without delay

Full Definition of STAT

:  without delay :  immediately <get a doctor stat>
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Origin of STAT

from stat, abbreviation for L. statim
First Known Use: 1875

3stat

abbreviation

Definition of STAT

statute
Medical Dictionary

stat

adverb \ˈstat\

Medical Definition of STAT

:  statim

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