Definition

A person who studies or examines information in detail to understand it better or to make decisions based on that information.

Example

The analyst provided valuable insights into the company's financial performance.

Conversation

Did you hear that Sarah got a job as a data analyst?

No way! That sounds exciting for her.

Yeah, she always loved working with numbers and patterns.

Absolutely, she’ll be great at it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Analyst → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up, back, or again) and "lyzein" (from Greek, meaning to loosen or to dissolve). The word "analyst" refers to someone who loosens or breaks down information to understand it better.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'loosens' or 'breaks down' information ('lyzein') to understand it 'again' or 'up' ('ana-'). This helps you remember that an analyst is someone who analyzes data.

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