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

Indeed, Microsoft was enjoying its stock rising almost 2% from that cloud growth after Wednesday’s close of market as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg fielded questions from analysts wondering why his company wouldn’t do the same. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The report noted that seven Miami-Dade building officials did not submit information to the state, and analysts said Aventura did not respond to questions about whether any buildings had been vacated. — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

There’s often debate about whether AI is used by employers to increase productivity among its workforce or cut wage costs, according to Brian Justie, a senior research analyst with the UCLA Labor Center. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

In a call with analysts on Tuesday after PayPal reported its second-quarter results, Lores reiterated the company doesn’t comment on market speculation or potential merger and acquisition discussions. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 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