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

“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

"UK soldiers will be better prepared for modern warfare with a new training system that uses AI, advanced analytics and virtual environments to ready troops for rapidly evolving battlefields," it said.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

“I saw in her someone who fought a lot of battles inside herself,” says Austrian-born Wagner, who has a background in tennis analytics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Its main businesses also include video distribution and analytics company Brightcove and note-organizing app Evernote, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 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