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

The city of Los Angeles has shelled out nearly $480 million over the last seven and a half years to end legal disputes involving the LAPD, according to a Times analysis. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The European Heart Journal analysis didn’t rest on a single trial. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

For an experienced scientist, this type of analysis can take weeks to months, according to a statement from Anthropic. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Women outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to an analysis of government data by Indeed. — Alex Harring,deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026