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

According to healthcare data analytics firm Iqvia, the global pharmaceutical market could exceed $2.6 trillion by 2030, driven by the United States as well as major emerging markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The analytics firm Sightline Climate projects 30% to 50% of data-center capacity slated to come online this year is unlikely to arrive on time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, a retail-traffic analytics firm, said many of Allbirds’ stores were in high-rent shopping areas that took a bite out of profits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

A report by the analytics company, Policy in Practice, estimated there may be about 31,000 people across Peterborough that were entitled to unclaimed benefits they have not yet claimed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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