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analyse

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Analyse (verb) means British spelling of "analyze": to examine something closely to understand its parts or meaning. Example: “The team will analyse the survey results next week.”

verb
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British spelling of "analyze": to examine something closely to understand its parts or meaning.
"The team will analyse the survey results next week."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSame word and meaning as "analyze" — just the British spelling.

UK vs US

"Analyse" is standard in UK/Commonwealth English; "analyze" is standard in the US.

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Word forms

Third person singular
analyses
Past tense
analysed
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The team will _____ the survey results next week.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “analyse” mean?
The word “analyse” means british spelling of "analyze": to examine something closely to understand its parts or meaning. In plain terms, same word and meaning as "analyze" — just the British spelling.
How do you use “analyse” in a sentence?
Here is “analyse” used in a sentence: “The team will analyse the survey results next week.”
What part of speech is “analyse”?
“Analyse” is a verb.
Is “analyse” a common word?
“Analyse” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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