analyst

[an-l-ist]

noun

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

2. a psychoanalyst.

3. Computers.,  systems analyst.

analyst

/ ˈænəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis

2. short for psychoanalyst See psychoanalyst

Word History and Origins

Origin of analyst¹

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

Example Sentences

In a debate in Japan’s Parliament, Takaichi said Wednesday she hadn’t planned to get specific on Taiwan contingency, comments that some analysts see as a softening signal.

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“As these markets scale, lenders may face indirect exposure if borrowers use credit to fund speculative activity,” the analysts wrote, “reinforcing the behavioral risk theme already evident in sports betting.”

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While Workday delivered on expectations, it did little to quell investors’ debates about organic growth and margin expansion, said Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin in a research note.

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The lawsuit by a former cybersecurity analyst included an audio recording of the executive’s alleged comments.

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He has worked as an analyst at McKinsey Co., and is a Chartered Financial Consultant.

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