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analyst

/ˈæn.ə.lɪst/
an · a · lyst
Adverb:analytically
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Plural:analysts
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Adjective:analytic
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analyst Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who conducts a methodical examination and evaluation of data, systems, or complex information, especially as a profession in finance, intelligence, or technology.

Example

"The financial analyst predicted a strong third quarter for the technology sector based on recent earnings reports."

2

A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis or psychotherapy.

Example

"She meets with her analyst every Tuesday to work through her recurring childhood anxieties."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'analyst' (a person who analyzes) with 'annalist' (a writer of historical annals or chronicles), which is a homophone.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'analyste', a back-formation from 'analyse' (analysis), which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'analyein', meaning 'to unloose' or 'to resolve into elements'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Analyst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/analyst
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