analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs How to pronounce analysis (audio)
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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 Edwards initially joined Liverpool from Tottenham Hotspur as head of performance analysis in November 2011. — James Pearce, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Arp, the lead author of the 2024 analysis, is a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Instead, Israeli forces have expanded their control from about half of Gaza at the start of the ceasefire to nearly 70%, according to Israeli officials and NPR's analysis. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026 In the last in a series of three analysis stories by Sourcing Journal, the top 25 companies by market capitalization in the air freight and logistics sector are companies with global infrastructure that has been built over decades. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 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
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • News reporting about the new plane’s security deficiencies angered the president and triggered a sprawling leak investigation.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of investigation
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  • The platform has featured traditional adverts for bets, but CazéTV’s commentators have also promoted betting during the games, blending advertising with commentary of the action on the pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Restaurants that score under 70 require a follow-up inspection.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Authorities announced a blanket inspection following the May explosion, China's deadliest mining accident in years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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  • Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
  • The comments that could have potentially angered Adebayo stem from screenshots of an Instagram direct message conversation shared on X in recent days that show a profile seemingly run by Herro critiquing Adebayo.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of comment
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  • The group has urged the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to evaluate the 37 biodiesel backup generators planned for the data center as a single pollution source and to conduct a complete health risk assessment before issuing approvals.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • In 2004, a Senate Intelligence Committee report concluded the CIA had provided unfounded assessments of the threat posed by Iraq that the Bush administration had relied on to justify going to war.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of assessment
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  • Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.
    — Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of examination
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  • Based on that timeline, Gueye’s re-evaluation won’t happen until mid-October at the earliest.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Howie Mandel’s evaluation began well, but ended up eliciting boos from the audience.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of evaluation
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  • Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
  • An aortic dissection occurs when there is a tear in the aorta, which disrupts the critical source of blood flow.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
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