analyst

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/ˈænəlɪst/
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A person who studies information carefully, especially as a professional job involving data, business, finance, systems, markets, or research.

Examples

  • The analyst reviewed the survey results.
  • A careful analyst checks the data before drawing conclusions.
  • A business analyst mapped the company's workflow.
  • The financial analyst upgraded the stock.
  • Market analysts expect prices to fall.

Similar words

interpreter
assessor
investigator
research analyst
data analyst
specialist
systems analyst
reviewer
financial analyst
business analyst

Meanings

Person who studies information

noun
everyday
neutral
A person who examines information, evidence, data, or ideas carefully in order to understand or explain them.

Examples

  • The analyst reviewed the survey results.
  • A careful analyst checks the data before drawing conclusions.
  • The lab analyst found an error in the sample record.
  • Her work as an analyst involves explaining complex patterns.
  • The report was written by an independent analyst.

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Professional analysis job

noun
business
neutral
A job title for someone who studies data, markets, systems, finances, risks, or business processes and advises others based on that analysis.

Examples

  • The financial analyst upgraded the stock.
  • A business analyst mapped the company's workflow.
  • The data analyst built a dashboard for the sales team.
  • Market analysts expect prices to fall.
  • The security analyst investigated the breach.

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Etymology

Formed from analysis plus the agent suffix -ist, meaning a person who practices or specializes in something. Analysis ultimately comes from Greek analusis, the idea of breaking something apart to understand it.

FAQ

What does analyst mean?

An analyst is a person who studies information carefully and explains what it means.

What does an analyst do?

An analyst examines data, evidence, systems, markets, or business processes and draws conclusions or recommendations.

What is the plural of analyst?

The plural is analysts.

Is analyst the same as analytics?

No. An analyst is a person. Analytics is usually the field, methods, or tools for analyzing data.

What are common types of analysts?

Common types include data analyst, business analyst, financial analyst, market analyst, systems analyst, and security analyst.

Is analyst a job title?

Yes. Analyst is a common job title in business, finance, technology, government, science, and research.

How do you use analyst in a sentence?

For example: The analyst reviewed the survey results.

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