Number vs Statistic

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Number

Top 1000 (très courant)A1noun

Statistic

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 NumberStatistic
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈnʌmbə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnʌmbər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/stəˈtɪstɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/stəˈtɪstɪk/"]/
SensA number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity.A number that describes a group or situation.
ExempleHe called the number on the advertisement to get more information.The statistic showed a significant increase in sales this quarter.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationsthree-digit, 16-digit, cardinal, calculate, add, add together, in round numbers, number crunching, fax, phone, telephone, call, dial, phone, be busy, be engaged, be unobtainable, exchange numbers, somebody’s name and number, big, high, low, grow in, increase in, decrease in, go up, grow, increase, in number, number of, a decline in numbers, a drop in numbers, a growth in numbers, big, high, low, grow in, increase in, decrease in, go up, grow, increase, in number, number of, a decline in numbers, a drop in numbers, a growth in numbersstatistic analysis, statistic data, statistic significance, statistic model, statistic report
Antonymesnoneindividual, anecdote
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'number' with 'amount' (use 'number' for countable items, 'amount' for uncountable), Saying 'the number of less people' instead of 'fewer people', Using 'numbers' when referring to a singular 'number'Confused with 'statistical', which is an adjective., Using 'statistic' in plural form incorrectly as 'statistics' when discussing the field of study., Mispronouncing it as 'stati-stic' instead of 'sta-tis-tic'.
Notes d'usageUse 'number' when referring to a specific quantity of things. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, though in formal settings, specify further (e.g., 'number of participants'). Avoid using it in highly technical mathematical discussions where specific numerical terms are preferred.Commonly used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations unless related to data or research. Be cautious with statistical data to ensure accuracy.

Questions fréquentes : Number vs Statistic

Quelle est la différence entre Number et Statistic ?

Number: A number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity. Statistic: A number that describes a group or situation.

Number et Statistic sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Number: A1, Statistic: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Number et Statistic de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Number et Statistic sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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