analytics

American  

[an-l-it-iks] / ˌæn lˈɪt ɪks /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the science of logical analysis.

2. (used with a singular verb) the analysis of data, typically large sets of business data, by the use of mathematics, statistics, and computer software.

   digital marketers with a strong knowledge of Web analytics;

   selecting the best analytics tools.

3. (used with a plural verb) the patterns and other meaningful information gathered from the analysis of data.

   an abundance of actionable analytics to help you deliver a better customer experience.

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Etymology

Origin of analytics

First recorded in 1580–90; analytic, -ics

Example Sentences

“That’s a pretty good slug of oil if it goes in the market right away,” said John Auers, managing director of refining analytics at consulting firm RBN Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analytics firm Dealroom named Antler the most active global AI investor of 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analytics firm PitchBook Data estimated in the fall that there would be 12,422 U.S. venture deals in 2025 once the final count was in, a drop of nearly 20% from both 2024 and 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s more likely than not that this was an insider. That’s a lot of money to put in at that price, without a lot of news,” said Tre Upshaw, founder of Polysights, a startup that provides analytics tools for Polymarket traders, including a feature to flag potential insider activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The emergence of Hearts and the support they're getting from Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics is threatening to change the game in a very significant way.

From BBC