analyst

American  

[an-l-ist] / ˈæn l ɪst /

noun

1. a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis.

2. a psychoanalyst.

3. Computers. systems analyst.

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analyst British  

/ ˈænəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis

2. short for psychoanalyst See psychoanalyst

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Etymology

Origin of analyst

1650–60; < French analyste, equivalent to analyse analysis + -iste -ist, by haplology from *analysiste

Example Sentences

Davidson analyst Wyatt Swanson, who rates the stock at Neutral, wrote in a research note.

From Barron's

“Amazon was slower to realize the importance of generative AI,” said Lloyd Walmsley, a senior analyst at Mizuho covering the tech industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some analysts expect the remaining curbs to be unwound within six months, while others see the process stretching to year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal

RBC Europe analysts said the value of the buyback was above the midpoint of expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starmer could also try to stave this off by reshuffling his cabinet—for instance, appointing a new more left-wing chancellor, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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