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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 Using a specialized rubidium-strontium dating technique, researchers analyzed individual mineral grains on its surface, preserving it for future analysis. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Deadline will be on the ground at the market, so expect more news and analysis next week. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 Hoboken, New Jersey Just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, Hoboken is the most walkable city in the US, according to Only in Your State’s most recent analysis. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, Republican leaders moved swiftly to assert authority within their party with analyses and prescriptions after Tuesday’s battering. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis

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Noun

Prior to the plea agreement, the defense attorney had suggested in a court filing that top Justice Department officials had taken improper steps in converting what Yaroch assumed was an administrative investigation into a criminal probe.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of investigation

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Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, who is Jewish, publicly blasted Vang’s fundraiser with Piker, citing his history of commentary that critics including the Anti-Defamation League have called antisemitic and misogynistic.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Considering Intel's guidance on the worsening PC slowdown, commentary on current-quarter demand will carry more weight than the September-quarter results.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of commentary

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Authorities found no threat aboard the aircraft after conducting an inspection of the plane and its passengers, Wizz Air told state news agency MTI.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The agreement capped Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, reduced its operational centrifuge numbers, required Iran to repurpose its nuclear weapons development facilities, and established more rigorous international inspections to verify compliance.

— S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Model improves testing boundaries Beyond exploit development, OpenAI has focused on ensuring GPT-6 Cyber respects the limits of authorized security assessments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Factories that regularly completed Cascale’s Higg environmental assessment recorded a 22 percent drop in emissions from their operations and purchased energy over four years, the industry group reported on Thursday.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The investigation extended to a digital forensic examination following the confiscation of a computer belonging to Markle Sr.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Anthropic believes cryptographic inference proofs could help detect tampering with model responses, support independent evaluations and give regulators a way to verify which models providers are serving.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The other, comprising of Aetna, Caremark and two companies that CVS acquired that provide primary care and in-home health evaluations to senior citizens, will be called CVS Health in the interim.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of evaluation

Noun

The compelling series achieves a provocative dissection of it all with rare confidence without the overindulgence of distracting CGI tossed in for sheer spectacle.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Sudden neck movements can contribute to this injury, and there have been case reports of dissections following roller coaster rides.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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