analyst
Studies the numbers
An analyst examines information systematically to draw conclusions or make recommendations.
Financial analysts evaluate investments, political analysts interpret events, data analysts find patterns in numbers.
In psychoanalysis, analyst is short for psychoanalyst—the person conducting therapy: She's been seeing her analyst for years.
The word implies careful, methodical examination rather than casual observation.
Unconscious mind specialist
- FreudFounder of psychoanalysis
- JungAnalytical psychology founder
- therapistMental health practitioner
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
unconscious · transference · countertransference · session · interpretation · ego · id · superego
Expert in one field
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- skilledHaving learned ability
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
proficient · experienced · researcher · credentialed · trained · certified · seasoned · methodical
Covert intelligence gathering
- CIAU.S. foreign intelligence service
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
- NSAFederal cryptologic intelligence agency
- MI6UK espionage agency
spy · counterintelligence · surveillance · clandestine · covert · informant · SIGINT · HUMINT
Professional crime investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- investigatorOne who examines evidence
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
audit · compliance · fraud · evidence · discovery · probe · inquiry · review
Collected numerical information
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- regressionReturn to former state
correlation · clustering · quantitative · metrics · dashboard · spreadsheet · SQL · Python
Collected works or assets
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- securitiesTradeable financial assets
- valuationAssessment of monetary worth
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
stocks · bonds · markets · ratings · buy · sell · hold · forecast
Arranging for future events
- consultingGiving expert advice professionally
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- benchmarkingMeasuring against top performers
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
optimization · decision-making · stakeholder · recommendation · framework · assessment · feasibility · advisory
psychoanalyst
Unconscious mind specialist
couch · unconscious · transference · countertransference · session · interpretation · ego · id · superego · neurosis
specialist
Expert in one field
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- skilledHaving learned ability
knowledgeable · proficient · experienced · researcher · credentialed · trained · certified · seasoned · methodical · rigorous
espionage
Covert intelligence gathering
- CIAU.S. foreign intelligence service
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
- NSAFederal cryptologic intelligence agency
MI6 · spy · counterintelligence · surveillance · clandestine · covert · informant · SIGINT · HUMINT · reconnaissance
detective
Professional crime investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- investigatorOne who examines evidence
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
scrutiny · audit · compliance · fraud · evidence · discovery · probe · inquiry · review · findings
statistics
Collected numerical information
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
regression · correlation · clustering · quantitative · metrics · dashboard · spreadsheet · SQL · Python · R
portfolio
Collected works or assets
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- securitiesTradeable financial assets
- valuationAssessment of monetary worth
investment · stocks · bonds · markets · ratings · buy · sell · hold · forecast · earnings
planning
Arranging for future events
- consultingGiving expert advice professionally
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- benchmarkingMeasuring against top performers
roadmap · optimization · decision-making · stakeholder · recommendation · framework · assessment · feasibility · advisory · implementation
- careersdoctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, nurse
- espionagespy, spies, double agent, double agents, spying
- business districtfinancial district, CBD, office building, office tower, skyscraper
- expertsexperts, expert, specialist, masters, specialists
- government jobscivil servant, civil servants, federal jobs, public servant, government jobs
- government workerscivil servants, federal workers, civil servant, bureaucrat, federal employees
analystdecision-maker
One with choosing power
executor · doer · implementer · executive · practitioner
analystsynthesizer
Electronic sound-generating instrument
creator · builder · intuitive · synthesist · generalist
analystparticipant
One who takes part
player · subject · performer · insider · practitioner
- statistical analysisMathematical examination of datasets
- financial analystProfessional assessing investment value
- DNA analysisExamining hereditary material
- budget analysisEvaluating income and expenditures
- analysis paralysisInaction from excessive deliberation
- data analysisSystematic information interpretation
analysis, analyze, analyzed, analyzing, analyse, analytic, analytical, analysts, analyzes