Analyst

/ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who analyzes data or information to aid in decision-making, often in a business, finance, or scientific context.

The financial analyst provided insights into the company’s quarterly earnings.

A person who conducts an analysis on a specific subject, such as market trends, risk assessments, or business strategies.

As a market analyst, she evaluated consumer behavior to forecast sales.

A professional who interprets and evaluates complex information and communicates findings to stakeholders.

The data analyst used statistical tools to identify patterns in the data.

An expert who specializes in a particular field and offers insights and recommendations based on their findings.

The policy analyst recommended changes to improve the efficiency of public services.

A person who studies and evaluates psychological patterns and behaviors.

The clinical analyst assessed the patient's responses to therapy.

Derived from the word 'analyze', with the suffix '-ist' indicating a person who performs an action.

data analyst

A person specializing in analyzing and interpreting complex data.

business analyst

An individual who analyzes the organization and its business needs.

systems analyst

A professional focused on analyzing system requirements and improving systems.

analysis

The process of examining the components of a complex topic or substance.

analyze

To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.

data

Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

Tech wizard

He's such a tech wizard, always thinking like an analyst.

Number cruncher

She's a number cruncher, analyzing data all day as an analyst.