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; see origin at analytic, -ics

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Example Sentences

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analytics

About four in 10 sellers nationally had cut prices on for-sale listings as of Oct. 12., according to an analysis by real-estate analytics platform ParclHQ.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

MS analysts acknowledge that data from analytics provider Sensor Tower look positive for dual-listed Life360’s monthly active user growth, but point out that it has provided only limited value in the past for forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Asymmetric's report found, however, that the agents opened private accounts on a website analytics service, which concealed their searches, and created temporary email inboxes, one of which was set to self-delete after 48 hours.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Adobe’s analytics division projected $275.1 billion in U.S. online sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, up 6.7% from the same period last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Ilka problem has its method By analytics high; For me, I ken na ane o' them, But what the waur am I?

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells

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