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

The analyst also pointed to Starship , SpaceX’s massive rocket that launched into orbit on Monday, as another driver for the company. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

The Museum of Broadcast Communications was founded by the late television and radio producer, host, and political analyst Bruce DuMont. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Continuing its strategy from the regular season, NBC has combined one local analyst from each side with its own play-by-play voice for this week’s four Wild-Card series. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Jefferies hardlines analyst Jonathan Matuszewski said Tuesday that Hoka could become a $100 million plus brand by 2030 for the outdoor retailer. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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