analytics

[an-l-it-iks]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of analytics¹

First recorded in 1580–90; analytic, -ics

Example Sentences

I have experience in this department as a professor of business analytics, one of the fields he says stands to gain from incorporating the tech.

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Verisk Analytics plans to offer its insurance clients forms in 2026 to exclude generative AI-related bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury.

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In 2026, the consulting firm Verisk Analytics will provide its insurance customers with forms that can generally exclude this “emerging exposure”.

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The advent of data analytics showed that Goodwill could cluster stores closer together than previously believed without cannibalizing sales.

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In an interview with Salon, Romman said that Georgia is ready for change, citing reporting from Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi that 22 states, Georgia among them, are already in a recession.

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