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

Traders gained access to sophisticated charting tools, studies, indicators, and other forms of technical analysis once largely confined to professional trading desks. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Toronto now boasts the world’s third best tech talent market, ahead of New York City but behind San Francisco and Seattle, according to an annual analysis by commercial real estate firm CBRE. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Roberts sent the envelope that contained the threatening letter for forensic analysis, and a fingerprint returned a match to White, according to the criminal complaint. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Guards are significantly more likely to die while on the clock than the typical employee across industries, the analysis found. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026