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; analytic, -ics

Example Sentences

The flight cancellation rate among four major U.S. airlines—United, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines—ticked up in 2025 compared with the previous two years, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

From The Wall Street Journal

While sports analytics and data experts Opta place their chances of relegation at just 4.84%, worryingly for Spurs supporters their team have collected just 0.67 points per game since defeating Everton on 26 October.

From BBC

The online event is aimed at senior leaders shaping AI strategy at their organizations, including CIOs, CROs, general counsels, and heads of analytics, Anthropic said.

From Barron's

Impacts were especially severe at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and JFK International Airport, where nearly half of Sunday’s flights were canceled, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

From The Wall Street Journal

The $21 billion real estate data analytics and services company helmed for roughly four decades by founder Andy Florance has been among the tech companies beset by disruption concerns in the era of artificial intelligence.

From Barron's