analyst

noun

an·​a·​lyst ˈa-nə-ləst 

1

: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis

2

: psychoanalyst

Examples of analyst in a Sentence

My analyst felt that I was making good progress.

Recent Examples on the Web

Footage released by the Chinese military provided details about the Russia-China air formation, which also included J-11BS, Su-30MK2 and J-16 fighter jets, as well as KJ-500A early warning aircraft from the Chinese side, according to a military analyst. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

For insurance against a possible economic downdraft, especially as private labor market data show signs of slowing, analysts said. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

However, the analyst believes that Owl Capital’s redemption risk is manageable as the company appears likely to honor all requests, which would help remove an overhang on the stock. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025

The changes don’t require months of development work in labs or factories, according to analysts. —Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for analyst

• annalist
• panelist
• psychoanalyst

Kids Definition

analyst

noun

an·​a·​lyst ˈan-ᵊl-əst 

1

: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis

news analyst

2

: psychoanalyst

Medical Definition

analyst

noun

an·​a·​lyst ˈan-ᵊl-əst 

1

: a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis

2

: psychoanalyst