analyst
Americannoun
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a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis.
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Computers. systems analyst.
noun
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a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis
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short for psychoanalyst See psychoanalyst
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of analyst
1650–60; < French analyste, equivalent to analyse analysis + -iste -ist, by haplology from *analysiste
Explanation
Analyst means someone who looks over data and comes to a conclusion regarding its meaning, as in “My stock analyst had looked at all of the market data and said that the future was bright for my investments.” There are many different types of analysts. Stock analysts predict whether the stock market will rise or fall. Systems analysts look at how computers can be integrated into a business to make it run more efficiently. Analyst is also the shortened form of psychoanalyst––someone who helps make sense of your emotional life.
Vocabulary lists containing analyst
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Example Sentences
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SCG Chemical’s earnings should be aided by improved spreads for high-density polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Economic analyst Ashot Aramyan said government measures and EU help would only ease the shock temporarily.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“He’s got credit in the bank,” added former World Cup goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, another Fox analyst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The analyst community is expecting Bloom Energy’s revenues to surge 102.7% and its earnings to soar 294.1%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“And you were the greatest news analyst who ever lived.”
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
The analysts think the HBM price hike will likely continue with forthcoming HBM4 adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Victory Giant’s earnings are estimated to increase at a 71% compound annual growth rate over 2026-2028, and it could disclose further capacity expansion plans in 2H, Citi analysts write in a recent note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Its profit after tax and minority interests could rise by a low single-digit percentage on year but its earnings growth on quarter could be flattish due to a higher 1Q base, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Norwegian lender’s strong credit quality and shareholder returns helping offset pressure on lending margins, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
As the analysts fall back into arguing about this year’s newest players, I swallow a wave of jealousy.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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