analyst

noun

an·​a·​lyst ˈa-nə-ləst How to pronounce analyst (audio)
1
: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
2

Examples of analyst in a Sentence

My analyst felt that I was making good progress.
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All 30 analysts covering the stock give it a buy or overweight rating at an average price of 97.89 Hong Kong dollars ($12.60), according to FactSet data. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024 Many analysts believed that Yoon would resign before the vote took place. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024 According to Gregory's website, Carey serves as a principal analyst and grant administrator for the Los Angeles Unified School District and focuses on after-school programs. Nicole Briese, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 More News: Packers Legend 'Shocked' With Aaron Rodgers Struggles: 'Something's Missing' In recent weeks, Aaron Rodgers has faced heavy criticism from both fans and analysts, with his underwhelming performance in the 2024 season fueling rumors that the team might consider benching him. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for analyst 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French analyste "mathematician skilled in analysis," probably by haplology from *analysiste, from analyse or analysie analysis + -iste -ist entry 1

Note: French analyste would appear to be a derivative of analyser, a counterpart to analyze in English, but the French verb is apparently attested several decades later than the agent noun.

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of analyst was in 1656

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Cite this Entry

“Analyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analyst. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

analyst

noun
an·​a·​lyst ˈan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce analyst (audio)
1
: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
news analyst
2

Medical Definition

analyst

noun
an·​a·​lyst ˈan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce analyst (audio)
1
: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
2
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