analysis

noun
UK: /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
US: /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/

  1. The process of studying or examining something in detail to understand it better.

    1. The data analysis is complete. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her analysis of the situation was insightful, revealing hidden complexities. [ ] [ ]

  2. A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

    1. We need a cost analysis. [ ] [ ]
    2. The analysis revealed several flaws in the original design proposal. [ ] [ ]

  3. The separation of something into its constituent elements.

    1. Chemical analysis is important. [ ] [ ]
    2. The analyst's analysis provided new insight into the company's financials. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

examination breakdown assessment review study scrutiny evaluation interpretation
analysis transitive-verb

  1. To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

    1. We should analyse this data. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientists will analyse samples from the soil for pollutants. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "analysis" in English means: The process of studying or examining something in detail to understand it better., A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something., The separation of something into its constituent elements..

The phonetic transcription of "analysis" is /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ in British English and /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "analysis": examination, breakdown, assessment, review, study, scrutiny, evaluation, interpretation.

Example usage of "analysis": "The data analysis is complete.". More examples on the page.