analyst
Analyst (noun) means a person whose job is to study data, systems, or situations closely and draw conclusions from them. Example: “The financial analyst recommended selling the stock.”
How to Use Analyst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to examine information in depth and explain what it means.
Word Forms
analysts plural
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The financial _____ recommended selling the stock.
Etymology
From French analyste, related to "analysis."
Rhymes for analyst
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What does “analyst” mean?
The word “analyst” means a person whose job is to study data, systems, or situations closely and draw conclusions from them. In plain terms, someone whose job is to examine information in depth and explain what it means.
How do you pronounce “analyst”?
“Analyst” is pronounced A-nuh-lihst (/ˈænəlɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “analyst” in a sentence?
Here is “analyst” used in a sentence: “The financial analyst recommended selling the stock.”
What part of speech is “analyst”?
“Analyst” is a noun.
Where does the word “analyst” come from?
The word “analyst” comes from French. From French analyste, related to "analysis.".
Is “analyst” a common word?
“Analyst” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “analyst” have?
“Analyst” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to study data, systems, or situations closely and draw conclusions from them.
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