dissect
verb (used with object)
to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
has dissected
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present perfectof dissect (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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New York University’s Transit Costs Project has dissected the differences between rail transit construction in the United States and abroad, spotlighting assumptions we should revisit.
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2025
Pundit after pundit has dissected United's lack of co-ordinated pressing, with Sky's Jamie Carragher labelling Ten Hag's side as "one of the worst coached teams" he had seen.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
And after being lured back to the team by vice president of player engagement Maurice Kelly, Sherman has dissected film on the new DBs, leaving at least one as awed as he was inspired.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
Ons Jabeur has dissected Rybakina with her drop shot but the No. 17 seed has started to respond.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2022
Mr. Hilton has dissected her most brilliantly; but I don't think she is worth it.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03 by Sir Owen Seaman
