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

Local analysts have enthused that Kokuho’s success proves the enduring appeal of prestige storytelling on the big screen and the power of distinctly Japanese material among domestic audiences. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025

Perkins, an analyst on ESPN who has had his share of fiery opinions before, compared Sanders to former President Barack Obama in a recent podcast appearance. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025

And that decision will be made by the career agents and analysts here at the FBI. —Arkansas Online, 26 Nov. 2025

New satellite imagery shows China testing its landing barges, which analysts say appear tailor-made for an invasion of Taiwan. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 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