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

Bhutan has an overall internet penetration rate of 88 percent, and 485,000 social media user identities, according to analytics site DataReportal.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The average open short position in Wendy’s stock was put on at around $7.10, according to ORTEX, a financial data and analytics firm specializing in short interest, securities lending, and trading activity.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Blockchain analytics firms use public data, human sources and analytical indicators to map out wallets, though their findings can vary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Maritime traffic through the strait remained active on Tuesday, with 31 verified commercial and energy-linked vessels transiting the waterway, according to commodity data and analytics platform Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

You can elect analytics and calculus to balance the lit and rhetoric.

From Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls by Schwartz, Julia Augusta