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

Using a specialized rubidium-strontium dating technique, researchers analyzed individual mineral grains on its surface, preserving it for future analysis. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Deadline will be on the ground at the market, so expect more news and analysis next week. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Hoboken, New Jersey Just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, Hoboken is the most walkable city in the US, according to Only in Your State’s most recent analysis. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, Republican leaders moved swiftly to assert authority within their party with analyses and prescriptions after Tuesday’s battering. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026