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

China's semiconductors perform similarly to the US in predictive AI but fall short in complex analytics, said computer scientist Jawad Haj-Yahya, who has tested both American and Chinese chips.

From BBC

Wang founded the Princeton Gerrymandering Project in 2017 as a research project looking for ways to use data analytics to understand redistricting to make the process fairer through simulations.

From Salon

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said if the government shutdown lasts a week or two it won’t have a “meaningful economic impact.”

From Los Angeles Times

"NMIA will make Mumbai the first large Indian city to operate two airports - a demonstration of the growing importance of India as an aviation market with rapidly increasing passenger and air traffic," said Shukor Yusof of Singapore-based Enadu Analytics.

From BBC

The 44-year-old Italian is known throughout the game for his approach to analytics and has been heavily leaned on by Donald.

From BBC