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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.


Etymology

Origin of analytics

First recorded in 1580–90; see origin at analytic, -ics

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Gridwise, an analytics platform used by hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers, estimates that average gross pay nationwide was $24.38 an online hour in the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

AI-powered predictive analytics are especially useful in the banking industry and tech consulting firm, Kitrum documented in a blog post earlier this year.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Just how Brighton's analytics set works is a closely guarded secret.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 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

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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