Synonyms of analyze

analyze

verb

ˈa-nə-ˌlīz 

as in to dissect

to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships

analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissect
• examine
• assess
• investigate
• evaluate
• diagnose
• cut
• deconstruct
• divide
• inspect
• anatomize
• assay
• scrutinize
• classify
• break down
• categorize
• tabulate
• codify
• reduce
• index
• arrange
• catalog
• subdivide
• order
• enumerate
• sort
• segment
• separate
• schematize
• catalogue
• diagram
• assort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrate
• synthesize
• consolidate
• aggregate
• assimilate
• unify
• coalesce
• conglomerate
• amalgamate
• agglomerate

Synonym Chooser

How is the word analyze distinct from other similar verbs?

The words break down and dissect are common synonyms of analyze. While all three words mean "to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements," analyze suggests separating or distinguishing the component parts of something (such as a substance, a process, a situation) so as to discover its true nature or inner relationships.

analyzed the collected data

In what contexts can break down take the place of analyze?

The meanings of break down and analyze largely overlap; however, break down implies a reducing to simpler parts or divisions.

break down the budget

When is it sensible to use dissect instead of analyze?

In some situations, the words dissect and analyze are roughly equivalent. However, dissect suggests a searching analysis by laying bare parts or pieces for individual scrutiny.

commentators dissected every word of the speech

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analyze

The research guides battery operators by analyzing two primary operating modes in cold conditions. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025

As of early 2025, boomers held about 54% of stocks, worth over $25 trillion, according to Federal Reserve data analyzed by The Motley Fool. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

To train Voyager, researchers developed software that automatically analyzes existing videos to process camera movements and calculate depth for every frame—eliminating the need for humans to manually label thousands of hours of footage. —ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025

In early pilots, AI agents have helped identify and address lost sales by analyzing performance at the product-location level. —Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025