Phrase guide

vital statistics

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

plural of vital statistic

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Statistics of births, marriages and deaths.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Examples

  • The Office of National Statistics maintains Britain's vital statistics.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The size of a woman's bust, waist and hips, normally measured in inches.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Examples

  • My vital statistics are 41, 19, 36.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A concise set of trivia on a subject, sometimes in table format.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Examples

  • The vital statistics of the Ferrari F430 are 4.3 litre V8 engine, 6-speed transmission, 2,600 mm wheelbase, and RMR (rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive) engine and drive layout.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

data relating to births and deaths and health and diseases and marriages

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: statistic

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 三圍 /三围 (sānwéi) — Bust, waist and hips
  • French: mensurations — Bust, waist and hips
  • Japanese: スリーサイズ (surī saizu) — Bust, waist and hips