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 Energy Innovation analysis found that households will pay an average of $6,500 more for energy, cumulatively through 2040. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 The reason for a termination and the employment relationship surrounding it can affect the analysis. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 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 The chickenpox vaccine appears to protect against shingles, according to a large new analysis. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis

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Noun

FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister carrier of Emirates airlines, said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while an investigation takes place.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

NASASpaceflight has many cameras in position around Starbase, and the company typically shares up-close video views and live commentary for preflight activities.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Rates become an even bigger hurdle for stocks Treasury yields surged to multidecade highs last week as strong economic data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary raised expectations for more rate hikes.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

These drones can create digital inspection records that can be delivered offsite for storage or later review, creating better documentation for compliance, dispute resolution and decision making.

— Natalie Lemke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Instead, that would have to wait a few months longer, after a gantlet of inspections that included long waits was finally finished.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Organizations must translate governance into ownership, controls, risk assessments, testing, monitoring, incident response and measurable accountability.

— Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
In some cases, HOAs even have the legal authority to foreclose on homes if a homeowner fails to pay HOA fees or assessments.

— Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

The youth movement, which emerged earlier this year out of anger over high unemployment among young people and leaked examination papers, has grown into a political force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, of Florida was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed after a competency evaluation delayed it for more than four months.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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