Definition of analyst

The word "analyst" originates from the Greek words "ana" meaning "upon" or "back" and "lysis" meaning "loosening" or "solution". In the 16th century, the term "analyst" referred to a person who thoughtfully considered or weighed something, often in a philosophical or literary sense. In the 18th century, the term began to be used in the fields of medicine and psychology to describe a person who examined and interpreted data to understand the underlying causes of a problem or disorder. This sense of the word was popularized by the work of Sigmund Freud, who used the term "analyt" to describe his process of exploring the unconscious mind. Today, the term "analyst" is used in a wide range of fields, including business, economics, science, and technology, to describe someone who collects and analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.