noun
analysis
uh-NA-luh-sihs
noun
1
A careful, detailed examination of something in order to understand it or explain its parts.
"Her analysis of the data revealed a clear seasonal pattern."
"The report includes a full financial analysis of the company."
How to Use Analysis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBreaking something down carefully to understand how it works or what it means.
Common pairings
in-depth analysis
conduct an analysis
data analysis
Word Forms
analyses plural
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Etymology
From Greek analysis, "a breaking up," from analyo, "to unravel or loosen."