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 An enormous chunk of glacier around 2,000 feet wide sheared off Langtang Lirung mountain in northern Nepal, accompanied by landslide, according to satellite analysis. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 In Texas, officer Zachary Klein of the Lufkin Police Department used Flock to repeatedly search seven license plates, USA TODAY’s analysis found, including one more than 3,400 times over 10 months. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Africa is set for a record year of solar installations, according to new analysis. — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Fall is becoming warmer as summer heat lingers longer in Kansas City, according to a new analysis by Climate Central. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analysis

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Noun

Multiple agencies from surrounding cities helped with the investigation.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
According to a report from LASD released Tuesday, no arrests were made during the search and seizure and the investigation into the Arcadia business is ongoing.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.

— Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of commentary

Noun

First-ever restart As part of the restart process, Holtec carried out extensive inspections of the facility and equipment upgrades or refurbishments depending on the requirements.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Chinese subsidiaries manufacturing electric vehicles, security inspection equipment, and wind turbines in Europe have all been accused of competing unfairly with local firms by benefiting from Beijing’s subsidies.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet the speech didn’t go materially further than Warsh’s comments about rising prices last month, before the central bank elected to hold rates steady.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of comment

Noun

Provide telehealth assessments, infrastructure upgrades, access points, and digital health training through seven rural partners.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Americans increasingly don’t want data centers next door Altman’s assessment of the public mood isn’t far off.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of assessment

Noun

Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Brown is scheduled to travel with the major-league team back to Chicago after Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks for further examination.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

The researchers state that full techno-economic evaluations, lifecycle carbon tracking, and supply-chain costing are needed before HyperFuel hits neighborhood pumps.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Wellness services can extend to fitness evaluations, trainers, nutrition resources and lifestyle consultants.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 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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