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

One data gap FireStat could fill is the frequency of satellite observations, said David Shoemate, a geospatial analyst with the Texas A&M Forest Service, another early adopter. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Trump wants the strait open and free, but analysts say Iran – through the IRGC – maintains a strong hand. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Of the 29 analysts covering AT & T, 14 have a hold on shares, while 15 have a buy or strong buy on the stock, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026

While these companies are well-established and tracked by analysts, the dividend income will vary with earnings and exchange rates. — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 8 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