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Definition of analyzer

analyzer

/ˈæn.ə.laɪ.zɚ/
(UK: analyser)
an · a · lyz · er
Adverb:analytically
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Plural:analyzers
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Adjective:analytical
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analyzer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American An instrument, machine, or software program designed to examine and measure the physical, chemical, or informational properties of a sample or dataset.

Example

"The technician loaded the blood samples into the automated hematology analyzer."

2

American A person who examines, evaluates, or breaks down complex information into its constituent parts.

Example

"As a careful analyzer of market trends, she noticed the shift in consumer behavior early."

3

American The polarizing prism or filter in an optical instrument, such as a polariscope or polarizing microscope, positioned nearest the observer's eye to detect the plane of polarization of light.

Example

"By rotating the analyzer relative to the polarizer, the geologist observed the interference colors of the mineral."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'analyzer' can refer to a person, in modern usage 'analyst' is the standard term for a human professional, whereas 'analyzer' almost always denotes a mechanical device, laboratory instrument, or software tool.

• Rhymes for analyzer

• Nearby Words

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