analyst

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who analyzes or is skilled in analysis.

  2. 2.

    A person employed to study data or information in a particular field.

  3. 3.

    A psychoanalyst.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    financial analyst — a professional who analyzes financial data and makes investment recommendations
  • •
    systems analyst — a person who studies organizational systems and procedures
  • •
    business analyst — a professional who analyzes business needs and proposes solutions

Related words

See also: analysis, analyze, expert

Etymology

From French analyste, from analyse ("analysis").