analysis
əˈnæləsɪs
analyses
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Noun

1.
understandingprocess of breaking down a subject into parts to understand it
  • She performed an analysis of the novel to better understand its themes..
evaluation examination study
2.
chemistryTECH.breaking down a substance into partsTECH.
  • The chemical analysis revealed the presence of lead.
examination study
3.
mathematicsTECH.branch of mathematics related to calculusTECH.
  • She is studying analysis in her math class.
calculus mathematical analysis
4.
examinationresult of examining something
  • The analysis showed a significant increase in sales.
evaluation examination
5.
psychologyTECH.psychoanalysis in psychologyTECH.
  • He underwent analysis for his anxiety issues.
psychoanalysis therapy
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Expressions with analysis

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inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
when everything is considered
In the final analysis, the project was a success.
ultimately considered after all factors
In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.
examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group
The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.

Origin of analysis

Greek, ana (up) + lysis (loosening)

Terms with analysis included in their meaning

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analysis
individual feature or fact considered separately
science
small part of something used for testing or analysis
testing
take a small part for testing or analysis
academic assignment
written summary and analysis of a book
current events
radio or television show delivering news, sometimes with analysis
number analysis
have or work out the typical value for a set
analysis
the act of finding similarities or differences
analysis
detailed analysis and assessment of something

Examples of analysis in a sentence

  • His analysis of the data was thorough and detailed.
  • The analysis showed traces of mercury.
  • Detailed analysis is required for accurate results.
  • His research focuses on real analysis.
  • Analysis is a challenging subject for many students.
  • The analysis revealed flaws in the design.

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  1. French:analyse, décomposition, ...
  2. German:Zerlegungsprozess, Analyse, ...
  3. Italian:analisi, risultato dell'analisi, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis, análisis químico, ...
  5. Portuguese:análise, análise química, ...
  6. Chinese:分析, 化学分析, ...
  7. Japanese:分析プロセス, 分析, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْلِيل, عِلْم التَحْلِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתּוּחַ, נִתּוּחַ כִּימִי, ...
  10. Russian:анализ, разложение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аналіз, розбір, ...
  12. Hindi:विश्लेषण, परीक्षण, ...
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