Number vs Statistic

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Number

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Statistic

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
 NumberStatistic
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈnʌmbə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnʌmbər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/stəˈtɪstɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/stəˈtɪstɪk/"]/
SignificadoA number is a word or symbol that represents a quantity.A number that describes a group or situation.
ExemploHe called the number on the advertisement to get more information.The statistic showed a significant increase in sales this quarter.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesthree-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
Antônimosnoneindividual, anecdote
Erros comunsConfusing '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'.
Notas de usoUse '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.

Perguntas frequentes: Number vs Statistic

Qual é a diferença entre Number e Statistic?

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

Number e Statistic estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Number: A1, Statistic: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Number e Statistic de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Number e Statistic são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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