analyst

[ an-l-ist ]

noun

1. a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis.
2. a psychoanalyst.
3. Computers. systems analyst.

analyst

/ ˈænəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis
2. short for psychoanalyst See psychoanalyst

Word History and Origins

Origin of analyst¹

1650–60; < French analyste, equivalent to analyse analysis + -iste -ist, by haplology from *analysiste

Example Sentences

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election was helped by his decision to tap into voters' concerns about the cost of living, analysts have suggested.

From BBC

David Handelman, a military analyst, suggested Ukrainian troops in the east were slowly withdrawing to preserve manpower and resources, rather than suffering from a broader collapse.

From BBC

In the meantime, however, diplomats and analysts worry Israel will ratchet up the bloodshed in both conflicts, operating in the political vacuum as the U.S. changes administrations.

From Los Angeles Times

In a report last week from banking giant UBS, analysts wrote that “the federal land initiative could be challenged by a lack of existing infrastructure in these generally rural areas.”

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, according to analysts and former officials, Ms. Gabbard seems to simply share the Kremlin’s geopolitical views, especially when it comes to the exercise of American military power.

From New York Times

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