analyze

especially British, an·a·lyse

[an-l-ahyz]

verb (used with object)

analyzed, analyzing 

1. 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

2. to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of.

   to analyze a poem.

   Synonyms: explicate

3. to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.

4. to subject to mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc., analysis.

5. to psychoanalyze.

   a patient who has been analyzed by two therapists.

6. psychoanalyze.

Other Word Forms

• analyzable adjective
• analyzability noun
• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of analyze¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; back formation from analysis (or from its Latin or Greek sources), with -ys- taken as -ize

Example Sentences

The refinery will also be required to submit a report analyzing potential causes and equipment breakdowns within 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times

They would analyze the script and share anecdotes from their own experiences as mothers.

From Los Angeles Times

The study would also analyze the effect of an additional healthcare credit of $7.65 per hour for construction workers on these projects.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of our research, we analyzed hundreds of tradwife social media posts, videos and blogs.

From Salon

Erin Covey, who analyzes House races for the Cook Report, puts GOP gains as high as 13, again depending on the November outcome in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• figure out 
• inspect 
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• study 
• test