stat

stat
I. noun Date: circa 1961 statistic — usually used in plural II. adverb Etymology: from stat, abbreviation for L. statim Date: 1875 without delay ; immediately <
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III. abbreviation statute

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  • Stat. — Stat. Stat. abbrstatutes Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. Stat. United States Statutes at Large …   Law dictionary

  • stät — 〈Adj.〉 Sy stätig, stätisch 1. 〈schweiz.〉 = stetig 2. 〈alem.〉 störrisch (vom Pferd) [→ stehen] * * * stät (schweiz.): ↑ stet. * * * Stat, das; , [gek. aus elektrostatisch] ( …   Universal-Lexikon

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  • stat|ic — «STAT ihk», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. in a fixed or stable condition; not in a state of progress or change; at rest; standing still: »a static character in a novel. Life does not remain static, but changes constantly. SYNONYM(S): passive,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • -stat — [stat] combining form an instrument or agent that keeps something (specified) stable or stationary [thermostat, heliostat] …   English World dictionary

  • stat — stat1 [stat] n. [ModL stata < Gr statēs, akin to STASH] [Informal] short for STATISTIC stat2 abbrev. 1. statuary 2. statute(s) …   English World dictionary

  • stat´ed|ly — stat|ed «STAY tihd», adjective. 1. put into words; said; told: »the stated facts of a case. 2. fixed; settled; specified: »for a stated fee. School begins daily at a stated time. 3. explicitly set forth …   Useful english dictionary

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