Definition of analyzenext

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How is the word analyze distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze. While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships.

analyzed the collected data

In what contexts can break down take the place of analyze?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions.

break down the budget

When is it sensible to use dissect instead of analyze?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny.

commentators dissected every word of the speech

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of analyze This testing was conducted during the Joint Actions on Compliance of Products 2025 inspection campaign, with clothing being one of 11 categories analyzed. Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Hana Creger has analyzed highway widening policy as the associate director of climate equity at the Greenlining Institute, which supports AB 2560. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 According to Wong, the project required students to build much of the dataset themselves rather than simply analyze information that had already been prepared. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 June 2026 The software analyzes incoming sensor data and automatically classifies potential threats. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for analyze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyze
Verb
  • Streaming numbers are in their relative infancy and TV ratings are now dissected with multiplatform caveats.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • He was dissected in various media reports.
    Chet Flippo, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
  • Take a couple of minutes to examine one testicle at a time.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Authorities are investigating a double homicide after two men were found fatally shot Friday afternoon in Colusa County.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, according to the release.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Tenzer said the team is still evaluating how to handle the situation.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • The type of die CEA-Leti bonded to their wafer was a test vehicle, which records information to evaluate electrical connections.
    Alex Music, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Devon Oddy was diagnosed with B-cell ALL at 6-years-old, Brendan McGeown was diagnosed with the same at 14 and 17, Shaina Neiman was diagnosed with stage 3 neuroblastoma at 6 and Angeliki Pelehrinis was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 19.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • In May 2023, Rissetto was diagnosed with breast cancer.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 June 2026

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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyze. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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