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

In the US, it reached 7.8 percent of streaming television viewers in July compared to YouTube's 14.2 percent, a record for the Google-owned site, according to media analytics firm Nielsen.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

“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

Brighton use analytics and data as their primary method of tracking and identifying players.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Ilka problem has its method By analytics high; For me, I ken na ane o' them, But what the waur am I?

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells

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