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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

analyst

A-nuh-lihst

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.”

noun
1
A person whose job is to study data, systems, or situations closely and draw conclusions from them.
"The financial analyst recommended selling the stock."
"A security analyst reviewed the network for weaknesses."
2
A psychoanalyst.
"She has been seeing her analyst twice a week."

How to Use Analyst

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to examine information in depth and explain what it means.

Common pairings
financial analyst systems analyst according to analysts

Word Forms

analysts plural

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Etymology

From French analyste, related to "analysis."

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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