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

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Example Sentences

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analytics

“Many investors are pinned down by capital-gains taxes,” says Elisabeth Kashner, head of exchange-traded fund research and analytics at FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Giuseppe Sette, president and co-founder of the AI investment analytics platform Reflexivity, told MarketWatch that Monday’s market action didn’t signal any “crack in optical demand, which remains booked out for years.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

In many cases, “the trade off between a fund and a single bond is between liquidity and convenience, and certainty of cash flows,” said Elisabeth Kashner, director of ETF research and analytics at FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Asymmetric's report found, however, that the agents opened private accounts on a website analytics service, which concealed their searches, and created temporary email inboxes, one of which was set to self-delete after 48 hours.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

She would have joyed to venture "Paracelsus" on him, and some lengthy rhymed discourses; and she fondly turned leaves and leaves of her pet doggerel analytics.

From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister

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