Definition

A person who uses mathematical and statistical methods to analyze economic data and develop economic theories.

Example

The econometrician presented her findings on the impact of inflation on employment rates.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to become an econometrician?

Not really, what do they do exactly?

They use math to study economies and predict trends.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know it involved so much math.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Econometrician → It is formed from "economy" (from Greek "oikonomia", meaning household management or administration) and "-metrian" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). An econometrician is someone who measures economic data and relationships using statistical methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'economy' as managing resources and 'metron' as measuring — an econometrician is someone who measures economic relationships.

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