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Noun

vital statistics

1. plural of vital statistic
2. Statistics of births, marriages and deaths.

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

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

   Jayne Mansfield's vital statistics were 41, 19, 36.

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

   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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