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

Running parallel to this butchery investigation is the arrival of perpetually hungover FBI agent Gwen Birgssen, played by British actress Lily James with an incomprehensible southern drawl and some clunky platitudes that veer into genre parody.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Doctors can use the score to determine whether more investigation or treatment is necessary, particularly in people who have inherited risk of pancreatic cancer or who have had pancreatitis, for example.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 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

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

Roster tweaks could be on the horizon, but will come after a period of evaluation by new coach Mike Babcock and his staff.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Raji said an authority independent of the company should determine who is qualified to conduct the evaluation, what the evaluator can examine, and where its findings must be reported.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaluation

Noun

There are many points in the New Delhi Declaration that analysts noted will take careful dissection and study over the next few weeks.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
But Ritter collapsed on set and later died that same day of what was determined to be an aortic dissection.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026

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