ANALYSIS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs

Definition of analysis

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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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 The Club's top 10 things to watch Friday, July 24 — Today's newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club's director of portfolio analysis. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 In the Bab el Mandeb strait Thursday, eight tankers traveled north through the chokepoint into the Red Sea, with 14 traveling south into the Gulf of Aden, according to an NBC News analysis of MarineTraffic data. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 July 2026 McCrory’s analysis, framed as a synthesis of 18 months of Anthropic’s internal economic research, tells a markedly different story. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 July 2026 In Variety’s Oscar analysis, our current projection shows a path that tops out at 17 nominations. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis

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Noun

The federal agency closed its civil rights investigation in January 2025, days before President Joe Biden left office.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
An investigation linked the tire jack to a vehicle driven by Dustin Kendall, 37, of New London, police said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

In a guest commentary from Blue Springs resident and mother of two Caitlyn Adams called forth research from non-profit public policy information organization Missouri Budget Project.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The Real Risk Behind Corgi’s AI Startup Valuation Corgi’s seven-day workweek and office mattresses will generate plenty of commentary.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

These include machine assembly, large-scale metal printing, post-processing, inspection, quality assurance and customer acceptance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Shadix added that the comments that the FWC cited in its statement were made on social media, and the agency could investigate to find out who made them.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Those comments came after Trump met with top advisers and Cabinet officials Friday to discuss a potential escalation of the war, according to a source familiar with the matter.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

However, the assessment of assets has come into question since then.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The county tax program referenced in the settlement is also expected to lead to inroads in the county’s ongoing legal battle with the Missouri State Tax Commission, which previously directed the county to roll back its 2023 assessments.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, bowing to mounting pressure after tens of thousands of students and supporters took to the streets demanding his removal and sweeping reforms to India’s examination system.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of examination

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Advertisement Graham, who died earlier this month of an aortic dissection, spent some of his final days in Ukraine on his 10th visit to the country since it was invaded by Russia in 2022.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 July 2026
The longtime senator from South Carolina died July 11 following an aortic dissection.

— James Powel, USA Today, 21 July 2026

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