analysis

noun

ə-ˈna-lə-səs How to pronounce analysis (audio)
Definition of analysisnext
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 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 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
  • The federal agency closed its civil rights investigation in January 2025, days before President Joe Biden left office.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • An investigation linked the tire jack to a vehicle driven by Dustin Kendall, 37, of New London, police said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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  • In a guest commentary from Blue Springs resident and mother of two Caitlyn Adams called forth research from non-profit public policy information organization Missouri Budget Project.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The Real Risk Behind Corgi’s AI Startup Valuation Corgi’s seven-day workweek and office mattresses will generate plenty of commentary.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • These include machine assembly, large-scale metal printing, post-processing, inspection, quality assurance and customer acceptance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of inspection
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  • Westlake Mayor Kim Greaves also did not respond to an email from the Star-Telegram seeking comment.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The district did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for comment.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comment
Noun
  • Questions involving fairness, accountability, values or meaning cannot be handed over to technology without changing the nature of the decision itself – from one of human judgment to algorithmic assessment.
    — Pooya Tabesh, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Torrez's office alleges that CYFD didn't conduct proper risk assessments of the child's mother and instructed a minor to cross an international border on foot without an adult.
    — MIKELLA SCHUETTLER, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of assessment
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  • No sentence in corporate life sounds more like the beginning of an examination, and none more dependably marks the end of one.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Among the most notable figures in this year’s report were 157 domestic abuse forensic exams conducted through the organization’s strangulation examination program, which launched in the past two years.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of examination
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  • Medics took the child to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Personnel from the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) observed the drills using a new rapid evaluation process.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of evaluation
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  • Advertisement Graham, who died earlier this month of an aortic dissection, spent some of his final days in Ukraine on his 10th visit to the country since it was invaded by Russia in 2022.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 July 2026
  • The longtime senator from South Carolina died July 11 following an aortic dissection.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 21 July 2026
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