Definition

A professional who applies statistical and mathematical techniques to analyze economic data and make forecasts.

Example

The econometrist provided valuable insights into the economic trends using complex models.

Conversation

Have you ever met an econometrist?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They use statistics to analyze economic data, which sounds really interesting.

That does sound cool! I’d love to learn more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Econometrist → It is formed from "eco-" (from Greek "oikos", meaning house or environment) and "metrist" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). An econometrist is someone who measures economic data or relationships, often using statistical methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eco-' as relating to the environment or household, and 'metrist' as someone who measures. This helps you remember that an econometrist measures economic factors.

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