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

Police said that the state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct an independent investigation and that the district attorney will conduct a review.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

At the center of the avatar experience is a Book Club, through which the digital character will share titles that have informed her thinking alongside her own commentary and recommendations.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
Forget all the theories and commentaries, Homer seems to say.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 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

Noun

When court resumed later in the afternoon, the judge ordered Lux to undergo a mental health evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
The driver of the semi-truck was trapped inside the cab and was extricated by crews before being transported to the hospital for evaluation.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

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