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Word

analytics

Phoneticsan·a·lyt·ics

/ˌænəˈɫɪtɪks/

Definitions

01data analysis

B2 · Computing

n. the study of data to find patterns and useful information.

n. the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data, often using computational tools.

“The marketing team uses web analytics to see which products are most popular.”

“By leveraging advanced predictive analytics, the firm was able to anticipate market shifts months before their competitors noticed the trend.”

Technical

Usage

usually treated as a singular noun

Synonyms

data analysisstatistics

02logical analysis

C1 · Science

n. the logical rules or methods used to break down a complex idea.

n. the branch of logic or philosophy dealing with the principles governing various forms of analysis.

“The professor explained the analytics of the scientific method.”

“The treatise provides a rigorous exploration of the analytics of human reasoning, focusing on how we categorise sensory input into abstract concepts.”

Academic · Formal

Usage

treated as a plural noun in some traditional philosophical contexts

Synonyms

Real-World Examples

“The 20-year-old Ghana international has been exciting people in analytics circles for a while thanks to his broad skill set.”
The Guardian · 20 Aug 2026
“Pairing anonymized banking data with advanced analytics creates new opportunities to protect both financial security and mental well-being.”
Phys.org · 11 Aug 2026

Domains

LogicPhilosophy

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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