hockey stick
The term "hockey stick" is used in both sports and statistical contexts, referring to a piece of sports equipment and a specific trend in data visualization.
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Definition
B1Sports
(general)A long, curved piece of equipment used to hit or control the puck or ball in hockey.
Example
- He scored the winning goal with his hockey stick.
- Field hockey players must always carry their hockey sticks during the game.
C1Statistics
(technical, informal)A graph that shows a sudden, steep increase after a period of stability, resembling the shape of a hockey stick.
Example
- The company's revenue growth followed a hockey stick pattern after the new product launch.
- Climate data often show a hockey stick trend, with temperatures rising sharply in recent years.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hockey stick":
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