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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Adobe is arguably the current industry-standard in tools for creative design, digital document management, along with marketing and analytics.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Rather than long-term professional experience, Toboni wanted proficiency in analytics, an interest in modern technology and a track record of creativity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
In 2016, Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, taking inspiration and personnel from Barack Obama’s two election wins, was a data-heavy enterprise that relied on analytics — and, famously, an algorithm named Ada.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
The phrase has appeared almost 500,000 times across social platforms since that month, according to the analytics firm Sprout Social, with more than 37 billion impressions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
There Branch laughed pleasantly, as at the finding of the correct solution to a puzzling problem in analytics or calculus.
From The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel by Phillips, David Graham
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