ETYM French analyste. Related to Analysis.
Job classification for computer personnel. An analyst prepares a report on an existing data processing system and makes proposals for changes and improvements.
1. A licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis; SYN. psychoanalyst.
2. Someone who is skilled at analyzing.

In embryology, a part of the embryo that causes changes to occur in another part, through induction, thus “organizing” development and differentiation.
1. A person who organizes; SYN. arranger.
2. Someone who enlists workers to join a union.

1. Someone who is an active supporter and advocate; SYN. booster, plugger.
2. A substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst