functional analysis
ˈfʌŋkʃənl əˈnæləsɪs
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Definition of functional analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
system analysisRarestudy of functions or roles within a systemRare
  • The functional analysis of the company improved efficiency.
2.
mathematicsTECH.study of spaces and functions in mathematicsTECH.
  • He specialized in functional analysis during his postgraduate studies.
functional calculus
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Expressions with functional

functional trainingn.
exercise that mimics everyday movements
Functional training helps improve daily activities like lifting and bending.
functional drinkn.
beverage with added health benefits
She drinks a functional drink every morning for extra vitamins.
functional illiteracyn.
difficulty reading simple words and sentences
Functional illiteracy makes reading signs hard.
cross-functionaladj.
involving people or skills from different departments
We formed a cross-functional team to solve the problem.
functional testn.
test checking if something works as expected in real use
The software must pass a functional test before being released to users.
functional requirementsn.
specific descriptions of what a product system or service must do
The analyst gathered functional requirements from all departments before designing the application.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysisn.
inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
in the final analysisexp.
when everything is considered
In the final analysis, the project was a success.
in the last analysisadv.
ultimately considered after all factors
In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.
paralysis by analysisn.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
in-depth analysisn.
very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.
stress analysisn.
examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group
The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.
case analysisn.
detailed study of a particular situation to understand it and learn from it
The professor assigned a case analysis of the company’s failed product launch.
comparative analysisn.
systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance
The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.
critical analysisn.
detailed evaluation of a subject or work
The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.
legal analysisn.
careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts
Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

Terms related to functional analysis

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Terms with functional analysis included in their meaning

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concaveadj.
functional analysis
segments connecting points lie below the function

Examples of functional analysis in a sentence

  • They conducted a functional analysis of the workflow.
  • Functional analysis is crucial in quantum mechanics.
  • She teaches a course on functional analysis.

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  1. French:analyse fonctionnelle, ...
  2. German:Funktionsanalyse, funktionale Analyse, ...
  3. Italian:analisi funzionale, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis funcional, ...
  5. Portuguese:análise funcional, ...
  6. Chinese:功能分析, 泛函分析, ...
  7. Japanese:機能分析, 関数解析, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْلِيل وَظِيفِي, تَحْلِيل دَالِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיתּוּחַ פּוּנְקְצִיוֹנָלִי, אַנָלִיזָה פוּנְקְצְיוֹנָלִית, ...
  10. Russian:функциональный анализ, математический анализ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функціональний аналіз, математичний аналіз, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यात्मक विश्लेषण, प्रकार्यात्मक विश्लेषण, ...
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