analysis

analysis

noun

Definition of ANALYSIS

1

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole <investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis>

Synonyms anatomizing, anatomy, assay, breakdown, deconstruction, dissection

Related Words assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, examination, inspection, investigation, muster, scrutiny; arrangement, assortment, cataloging (or cataloguing), categorization, classification, codification, indexing; enumeration, inventory, itemization, tabulation; division, reduction, segmentation, separation, subdivision

Near Antonyms agglomeration, aggregation, amalgamation, assimilation, coalescence, conglomeration, consolidation, integration, synthesis, unification

2

a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) <gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives>

Synonyms analysis, comment, exposition, play-by-play

Related Words annotation, explication; descant (also discant), note, observation, remark; report, review, write-up