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

“This administration seems keen to do the opposite of regulating AI,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder of AI analytics platform Reflexivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The average long-term inflation rate for Medigap is 8% a year, compared with 7% for Part B outpatient premiums and 4.8% for Part D drug premiums, according to HealthView Services, a healthcare data analytics firm.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

According to a 2024 analysis by data analytics firm Bloomberg Second Measure, Uber commands 76% of the US rideshare market.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

AI agents are basically insiders that operate at machine speed, said Leeron Walter, vice president of strategy at Teramind, an insider-risk-management and behavioral analytics firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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