analyse
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features, etc
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to break down into components or essential features
to analyse a financial structure
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to make a mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc, analysis of
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another word for psychoanalyse
Other Word Forms
- analysable adjective
- analysation noun
- analyser noun
Etymology
Origin of analyse
C17: back formation from analysis
Example Sentences
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It was very much about analysing people's arguments and questioning.
From BBC
This observation — using a special kind of instrument — allowed astronomers to capture the initial shape of the explosion and analyse how it evolves in later stages.
From Space Scoop
The top 25 most-viewed videos analysed by Hales contained products with an average of 11 and a maximum of 21 potentially irritating active ingredients for pediatric skin.
From Barron's
To solve the mystery, researchers analysed DNA from cat bones found at archaeological sites across Europe, North Africa and Anatolia.
From BBC
Howe spent countless hours analysing footage, reviewing training and attempting to find answers to what has been a curious campaign.
From BBC
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