industrywise

Industrywise is a term used in business writing to describe information, analysis, or commentary that is organized by industry or sector rather than by geography, company, or product. It is commonly used in market research, financial reporting, and journalism to compare performance and trends across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and services. The term can function as an adjective, industrywise or industry-wise, or as an adverb when used as "industrywise, growth slowed," though "by industry" might be clearer. It suggests a cross-sectional approach that highlights sector-specific drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Etymology: a blend of industry and wise, recognized in late 20th century colloquial business writing. Not a formal statistical method, and there is no standard methodology associated with it; it is primarily a labeling device rather than a measurement.

Usage notes: Because of its informal tone, some editors prefer more precise terminology such as sectoral, industry-specific, or cross-sector analysis. It is more common in industry reports, press releases, and analyst notes than in academic writing.

Examples: industrywise growth in the tech sector; industrywise risk assessment by financial services.

See also: sectoral analysis, industry benchmarking, cross-sector comparison.