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

Example Sentences

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analytics

Meanwhile, Beijing approved a large increase in July fuel exports, partially unwinding restrictions imposed in March by allowing private refiners to resume shipments, according to commodities data and analytics firm Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

“He doesn’t come to the job with the long CV of empirical analytics of Paul Volcker or Alan Greenspan,” Spindel said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

Simulation, live systems and analytics will be used as part of the new technology to enable soldiers to train anywhere at anytime.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Crypto has changed the sanctions evasion game significantly,” said Kaitlin Martin, a senior intelligence analyst at analytics firm Chainalysis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 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 Wells, Carolyn