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 Excavations at the site are still ongoing at this time, while the recovered remains are undergoing further analysis. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 This almost always end in a removal order, according to the analysis. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 If global warming continues at pace, Nepal could lose roughly 4% of its GDP by 2050, according to World Bank analysis. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 The resulting analysis identified nearly 800 officers from a dozen agencies driving 90 to 130 mph, many while simply commuting to and from work. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis

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Noun

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in February that his country would open an investigation that included a focus on possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The reviews suggest the film depicts the investigations as having crossed a line, becoming exploitation in which the public good was secondary to ratings.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

Members of the club’s in-house commentary team embraced fans in front of them; manager David Moyes punched the air.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Magnus had almost entirely eradicated the type of commentary that divided fans along political and racial lines.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Food and Drug Administration inspections of foreign food sites — including the Mexican farm linked to the ongoing outbreak — are down nearly 35% since 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to agency records.

— Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

This story has been updated to add new information and a comment from the Department of Neighborhood and Business Services.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2026
As has been discussed in the comments, Tyra did not return as a judge after that argument with Law earlier in the season.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

High-school students across Asia are pulling ahead of their Western peers, an annual global assessment indicates, as artificial intelligence spurs a worldwide race for talent and reshapes how young people learn.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
For our field staff, that meant less time on documentation and data entry and more time present with patients during assessments.

— Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

Audiences expecting an easy villain and a clear case of right and wrong will be surprised as the narrative unfolds with an examination of community, complicity and corruption within institutions of power.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading to the locker room for further examination.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

But reports of such cases are growing nationally, alongside social media addiction, so Taylor is planning to add a new standard category—chatbot/social media—to the paperwork that his patients fill out when seeking psychiatric evaluations.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
The Falcons’ season begins this weekend; one that most are considering an evaluation year with an outside chance at playoff contention in a weak division.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluation

Noun

But Horvat’s script, with its interesting evasions, lacunae, and crabwise approach to metaphor, deserves at least a little serious dissection, so let’s get stuck in.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
She was admitted to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries that included bilateral internal carotid artery dissection, liver and spleen lacerations, multiple rib fractures, and a ruptured diaphragm.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026

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