What does "analytics" mean?

1. (data analysis) the study of data to find patterns and useful information. 2. (logical analysis) the logical rules or methods used to break down a complex idea.

How do you use "analytics"?

usually treated as a singular noun treated as a plural noun in some traditional philosophical contexts

analytics

US //ˌænəˈɫɪtɪks// an·a·lyt·ics

1 data analysis (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

the study of data to find patterns and useful information.

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

Example

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

Example

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

Usage

usually treated as a singular noun
- data analysis
- statistics
2 logical analysis (n.)
C1 Advanced Academic Formal Science

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

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

Example

The professor explained the analytics of the scientific method.

Example

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

Usage

treated as a plural noun in some traditional philosophical contexts
- logic
- methodology

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Last updated June 20, 2026