Synonyms of analysis

analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs 

1

as in investigation

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole

investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inspection
• assessment
• examination
• evaluation
• dissection
• breakdown
• deconstruction
• anatomy
• assay
• diagnosis
• anatomizing
• classification
• inventory
• scrutiny
• cataloging
• categorization
• indexing
• codification
• tabulation
• enumeration
• segmentation
• assortment
• arrangement
• reduction
• subdivision
• muster
• itemization
• division
• separation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• synthesis
• integration
• consolidation
• aggregation
• unification
• assimilation
• amalgamation
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• conglomeration

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commentary
• comment
• observation
• exposition
• remark
• play-by-play
• report
• explication
• annotation
• review
• note
• write-up
• descant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analysis

Notable Turnover in US boardrooms has slowed, a recent Spencer Stuart analysis found, with this year marking the fewest number of new director appointments to S&P 500 companies for at least a decade. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

There were lengthy analysis meetings at the team hotel in Vilamoura and those have continued, as Glasner and his staff look to impart as much information as possible. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Improved geochemical analysis adds detail to earlier findings. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The company can follow materials from their arrival through processing, analysis and final output. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026