analytical
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of analytical
First recorded in 1520–30; from Late Latin analyticus analytic ( def. ) + -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Researchers have since returned to the skeleton with improved analytical tools.
From Science Daily
In his opening argument for the publisher, White said the claimants were "clutching at straws in the wind and seeking to bind them together in a way that has no analytical foundation".
From BBC
The analytical skills the field teaches have made it a popular major for undergraduates, business schools have grown, and other academic areas, such as schools of health policy, have taken on economists.
Portfolio managers all, they have impressive analytical chops and an intimate understanding of what makes companies and markets tick.
From Barron's
He publishes news flashes and writes breaking news stories and analytical pieces.
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