needs analysis

AmE: /niːdz əˈnæləsɪs/

needs analyses

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Definition of needs analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

business

TECH.

systematic study used to identify and understand requirements or gaps

TECH.

The training department conducted a needs analysis before designing the new course.
Management commissioned a needs analysis to determine which departments required additional staff.
A thorough needs analysis revealed gaps in the company’s customer support training.

generously

lavishly

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Expressions with needs

last thing one needs

something unwanted when already burdened

Another broken pipe is the last thing she needs today.

all someone needs to know

essential information required for understanding something

That’s all the manager needs to know for now.

meet the needs

fulfill the requirements or desires of someone or something

The new software meets the needs of our clients.

no more needs to be said

exp.

nothing else is necessary because the point is clear

The results speak for themselves, no more needs to be said.

serve one's needs

fulfill the requirements or desires of someone

The new software will serve our needs perfectly.

special needs

people requiring special help due to disabilities

The community center offers programs for special needs.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysis

inability to decide due to overthinking

She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.

in the final analysis

exp.

when everything is considered

In the final analysis, the project was a success.

in the last analysis

adv.

ultimately considered after all factors

In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.

paralysis by analysis

too much thinking prevents choices or action

His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.

in-depth analysis

very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely

The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.

stress analysis

examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group

The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.

case analysis

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 analysis

systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance

The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.

critical analysis

detailed evaluation of a subject or work

The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.

legal analysis

careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts

Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

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logistic assessment

logistics

analysis of supply chain needs and capabilities

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French:analyse des besoins, ...
German:Bedarfsanalyse, ...
Italian:analisi dei bisogni, ...
Spanish:análisis de necesidades, ...
Portuguese:análise de necessidades, ...
Chinese:需求分析, ...
Japanese:ニーズ分析, ...
Arabic:تَحْلِيلُ الاِحْتِيَاجَات, ...
Hebrew:נִתּוּחַ צְרָכִים, ...
Russian:анализ потребностей, ...
Ukrainian:аналіз потреб, ...
Hindi:आवश्यकता विश्लेषण, ...
Bengali:প্রয়োজন বিশ্লেষণ, ...
Catalan:anàlisi de necessitats, ...
Czech:analýza potřeb, ...
Danish:behovsanalyse, ...
Dutch:behoefteanalyse, ...
Greek:ανάλυση αναγκών, ...
Hungarian:szükségletelemzés, ...
Khmer:ការវិភាគតម្រូវការ, ...
Korean:요구 분석, ...
Persian:نیازسنجی, ...
Polish:analiza potrzeb, ...
Portuguese (BR):análise de necessidades, ...
Romanian:analiză a nevoilor, ...
Swedish:behovsanalys, ...
Thai:การวิเคราะห์ความต้องการ, ...
Turkish:ihtiyaç analizi, ...
Vietnamese:phân tích nhu cầu, ...

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