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 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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  1. investigation
  2. commentary
  3. inspection
  4. comment
  5. assessment
  6. examination
  7. evaluation
  8. dissection
Noun
  • The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation
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  • In the years preceding his 2003 indictment for making false immigration claims, Jamal became an outspoken advocate whom local media began to heavily rely on to provide Somali-specific or Muslim-centric commentary.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, tracking the trends in the report helps in our understanding of the economic backdrop in which our companies are operating, along with official government data and companies’ results and commentary.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Our teams generate enormous amounts of information through work orders, building systems, staffing, purchasing, inspections, utilities, customer requests, asset histories and budgets.
    — Justin Wisor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Monday’s routine inspection found 15 total violations, including five high priority ones.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspection
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  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Representatives for Kraft did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of comment
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  • State agencies, including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, have helped local officials with damage assessments and power restoration, among other tasks.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Across these policy questions and performance assessments, Democrats and Republicans express clear and consistent support for their party’s positions and candidates.
    — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of assessment
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  • 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
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  • No payment is requested or exchanged at any point during the selection, evaluation or ranking process; inclusion is based solely on the methodology.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Topstep, a futures prop-trading firm, disclosed in March that roughly 17% of evaluations started in 2025 were successfully completed.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of evaluation
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  • Funny, sharp, and a fascinating dissection of how money works inside a family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, the lake is tailor-made for dissection with forward-facing sonar.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
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