analyze
Americanverb (used with object)
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to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (synthesize ).
to analyze an argument.
- Synonyms:
- break down.
- Antonyms:
- synthesize
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to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of.
to analyze a poem.
- Synonyms:
- explicate
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to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
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to subject to mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc., analysis.
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to psychoanalyze.
a patient who has been analyzed by two therapists.
Other Word Forms
- analyzability noun
- analyzable adjective
- analyzation noun
- misanalyze verb (used with object)
- nonanalyzable adjective
- nonanalyzed adjective
- overanalyze verb
- reanalyzable adjective
- reanalyze verb (used with object)
- unanalyzable adjective
- unanalyzably adverb
- unanalyzed adjective
- unanalyzing adjective
- well-analyzed adjective
Etymology
Origin of analyze
First recorded in 1595–1605; back formation from analysis (or from its Latin or Greek sources), with -ys- taken as -ize
Example Sentences
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To identify how these influences interact, the team analyzed average daily SIE data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center, using records that extend back to 1978.
From Science Daily
Scientists at the University of Utah analyzed hair samples and discovered steep declines in lead levels going back more than a century.
From Science Daily
They also analyzed outcomes for more than 100 colorectal cancer patients.
From Science Daily
The researchers also showed that concealed patterns could be detected by gently stretching the material and analyzing how it deforms using digital image correlation analysis.
From Science Daily
Prices for used EVs range widely, but they often cost more than $10,000 and can be significantly more than that, according to Recurrent, a research company that analyzes electric vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times
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