analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs How to pronounce analysis (audio)
Definition of analysisnext
1
as in investigation
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis

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2
as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives

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Recent Examples of analysis Larger dogs lose 35% more LINE1 methylation than smaller dogs, based on an analysis of 864 dogs enrolled in the nationwide Dog Aging Project. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Ballistics analysis conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed that the fatal bullet recovered from Valdes' abdomen was fired from Officer Acosta's service weapon. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 And yet, a new ProPublica analysis has revealed that deaths from ectopic pregnancy in the United States have nearly doubled, from about 100 between 2014 and 2019 to almost 200 between 2020 and 2025. — Dara Kass, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 But conflict-of-interest policies that restrict or manage interactions between companies and doctors probably improved prescribing practices, the analysis found. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analysis
  1. investigation
  2. commentary
  3. inspection
  4. comment
  5. assessment
  6. examination
  7. evaluation
  8. dissection
Noun
  • The State Law Enforcement Division didn't say if their investigation into any of the men is continuing.
    — MEG KINNARD, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation
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  • Hanold expects investors to focus on management commentary on 2027 capital plans, Williston M&A opportunities, and long-term performance of 4-mile wells.
    — , CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of satire, criticism, and political commentary.
    — Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentary
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  • The Cobb County Police Department said its major crimes unit is investigating the incident, and the state Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, which is responsible for ride inspections, is also doing a review.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Myriad violations, from food that should’ve been trashed weeks earlier to filthy equipment, befouled the state inspection of a West Miami-Dade supermarket this week.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspection
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  • Russian authorities didn't respond to multiple CNBC requests for comment.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In his comments in Brussels, Zelenskyy said the operation of Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink, had improved but was not yet fully restored, adding the disruption placed civilians at risk.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of comment
Noun
  • The needs assessment, due to CalRecycle by March 1, 2027, will map California’s existing textile collection, hauling, reuse, repair, recycling and disposal capacity.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The label made viewers perceive less effort behind the work, which reduced their willingness to engage with the brand and lowered their assessments of product quality.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessment
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  • If Fielder is again playing a version of himself here, Holmes seems to be offering near infinite versions of herself up for examination, like a set of unblinking reflections in a hall of funhouse mirrors.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The search and forensic examination of the property remain ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
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  • DeSantis did not provide a reason for stopping the execution but had temporarily stayed the execution last month pending a psychiatric evaluation amid concerns about Thompson's mental competency and deteriorating health.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Before to Tuesday’s vote, CoC chair Ben Kay gave a recap of measures the board took to administer an impartial evaluation that scored the county higher than the city on handling homelessness issues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluation
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  • The brouhaha offers many avenues for discourse and cultural dissection.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Documentarian Alex Gibney is no stranger to dissections of corrupting power — from his feature dives into Enron, Elizabeth Holmes and Scientology.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
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