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

Trump won 57% of voters in the newly redrawn 27th District, according to precinct-level analysis by Dave’s Redistricting, which also put the district’s population at 74% Hispanic. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Other liberal economists disdain labor share as a useful metric, or see it as a distraction from sober policy analysis. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

If global warming continues at pace, Nepal could lose roughly 4% of its GDP by 2050, according to World Bank analysis. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

The resulting analysis identified nearly 800 officers from a dozen agencies driving 90 to 130 mph, many while simply commuting to and from work. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026