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

The Moneyist: ‘AI genuinely freaks me out’: Do I leave my $150,000 nonprofit job for a $215,000 data analytics position — with a 50-minute commute?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

With that in mind, Goldman said Verisk, a data analytics firm that caters to the insurance industry and whose stock has tumbled more than 20% so far in 2026, should hold up well.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The earnings that a mystery trader scored from a $120 Polymarket bet on the weather, according to a blockchain analytics firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

According to analytics site EvanMiya.com, centers in this transfer cycle have been valued on average at $1.3 million in the portal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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