analytics
Americannoun
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(used with a singular verb) the science of logical analysis.
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(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.
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(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.
Etymology
Origin of analytics
Example Sentences
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“This administration seems keen to do the opposite of regulating AI,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder of AI analytics platform Reflexivity.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
AI agents are basically insiders that operate at machine speed, said Leeron Walter, vice president of strategy at Teramind, an insider-risk-management and behavioral analytics firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The hapless analytics officer replied: "That is correct, commissioner."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Placer.ai, a retail-traffic analytics firm, said in a report last week that visits to Kohl’s in the first quarter fell 7.6% from a year ago.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
She would have joyed to venture "Paracelsus" on him, and some lengthy rhymed discourses; and she fondly turned leaves and leaves of her pet doggerel analytics.
From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen
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