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.
Recent Examples on the Web Other factors include changes in driving habits, past supply chain issues and how cars are made, said Michael Giusti, an analyst at InsuranceQuotes.com. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024 That was one of the strategies behind the casting for the spot, which includes real-life football players (both tackle and flag) intertwined with the likes of Kelce, who pokes fun at his new job as an analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2024 For this reason, Wall Street analysts give PepsiCo 13% upside with an average price target at $185, while Coca-Cola is given a mere 7% upside with an average price target of $68. Gurufocus, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Although analysts cheered some of her plans to assist buyers, some feared that parts of Harris’ plan may exacerbate the problems in the market. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for analyst 

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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 11 Sep. 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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