business intelligence

American  

noun

1. the methods and technologies that gather, store, report, and analyze business data to help people make business decisions.

   business intelligence software;

   business intelligence tools.

2. the data gathered by these methods: BI

   Our operations decisions are driven by business intelligence.

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Etymology

Origin of business intelligence

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

“In June, we were reacting to more recent tariff announcements,” said Kate Scott-Dawkins, president of business intelligence at WPP Media and lead author of the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The online backlash reflects a pattern of public scrutiny and criticism in China over what is perceived as preferential treatment for foreigners, according to Giulia Interesse, an editor at business intelligence platform Asia Briefing.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

“Local TV is going to see the vast majority of that,” said Kate Scott-Dawkins, global president of business intelligence at GroupM.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Li said Baidu plans to incorporate artificial intelligence technology into its search engine, maps and cloud drive services, and its business intelligence offerings for enterprise customers.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Loudon," he said, "you see Mamie has some fancy; and I must say there's just a sort of a shadow of an excuse; for it IS bewildering—even to me, Loudon, with my trained business intelligence.

From The Wrecker by Stevenson, Robert Louis