Synonyms of analysis

analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs 

1

as in investigation

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole

investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inspection
• assessment
• examination
• evaluation
• dissection
• breakdown
• deconstruction
• anatomy
• assay
• diagnosis
• anatomizing
• classification
• inventory
• scrutiny
• cataloging
• categorization
• indexing
• codification
• tabulation
• enumeration
• segmentation
• assortment
• arrangement
• reduction
• subdivision
• muster
• itemization
• division
• separation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• synthesis
• integration
• consolidation
• aggregation
• unification
• assimilation
• amalgamation
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• conglomeration

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commentary
• comment
• observation
• exposition
• remark
• play-by-play
• report
• explication
• annotation
• review
• note
• write-up
• descant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analysis

Below are six that caught our attention as being worthy of further analysis. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026

In an analysis by Sourcing Journal of data from S&P Capital IQ, the public companies that make up the textile industry are big, broad and diverse. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Koloma has selected GeoComputing Group’s RiVA private cloud platform to power its exploration and analysis workflows. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

That includes analysis on why FIFA’s unique structure often strips power from its most prominent members, making money a valuable tool in consolidating authority. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026