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 Their findings, which were based on three years of research and analysis, were published in IdeAs, the online journal of the Institute of the Americas. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 Known locally as Likweli, genetic analysis confirmed that the Colobus congoensis monkey belonged to the colobus family. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Average retention rates hover around 55% or lower in many analyses, implying an annual customer loss of 45% or more. — Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 But a new archeological analysis suggests some royal women in ancient Egypt such as Princess Ita may have been more skilled with weaponry than historians once believed. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 July 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
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • News reporting about the new plane’s security deficiencies angered the president and triggered a sprawling leak investigation.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of investigation
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  • The platform has featured traditional adverts for bets, but CazéTV’s commentators have also promoted betting during the games, blending advertising with commentary of the action on the pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Restaurants that score under 70 require a follow-up inspection.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Authorities announced a blanket inspection following the May explosion, China's deadliest mining accident in years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of inspection
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  • And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Spokespersons for Paxton’s campaign and office and the Texas Tech system did not immediately return requests for comment.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Definition of comment
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  • Women, too, have declining levels of testosterone, but assessment is even more complex than for men, and benefits of testosterone therapy for women are under debate.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Of the 1,027 eligible women, 678 (66%) agreed to annual assessments of memory, language and reasoning, along with regular checks on physical health and daily functioning.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of assessment
Noun
  • Initially, the police did not believe her, even though a medical examination and physical evidence supported her account.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
  • Future stable isotope examinations could also better contextualize the family’s nutritional issues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of examination
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  • Based on that timeline, Gueye’s re-evaluation won’t happen until mid-October at the earliest.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Howie Mandel’s evaluation began well, but ended up eliciting boos from the audience.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of evaluation
Noun
  • Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
  • An aortic dissection occurs when there is a tear in the aorta, which disrupts the critical source of blood flow.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of dissection

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