econometric

e·con·o·met·rics

[ih-kon-uh-me-triks]
noun ( used with a singular verb ) Economics.
the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories.

Origin:
1930–35; see economy, metric2, -ics

e·con·o·met·ric, e·con·o·met·ri·cal, adjective
e·con·o·me·tri·cian [ih-kon-uh-mi-trish-uhn] , e·con·o·met·rist, noun
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econometrics (ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories
 
econo'metric
 
adj
 
econo'metrical
 
adj
 
econometrist
 
n

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econometrics (ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories
 
econo'metric
 
adj
 
econo'metrical
 
adj
 
econometrist
 
n

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