DISSECTION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dissection

noun

dī-ˈsek-shən

Definition of dissection

as in analysis

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country

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Recent Examples of dissection The longtime senator from South Carolina died July 11 following an aortic dissection. — James Powel, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Originally seen as a dissection of the creation of Scientology, The Master is a lot more than that, breaking down leader-follower relationships, trauma, and doubt in ways that only one of our best filmmakers could. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026 But this moment does remind us why conditions like aortic dissection have become defining examples in conversations about healthcare AI. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 About 1 in 5 patients with aortic aneurysm or dissection have a first-degree relative with similar disease, who may have died suddenly. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissection

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The analysis of Newcastle scoring with their last four shots on target is reminiscent of Woltemade’s efficient scoring record to start last season.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The precise composition of ancient Egyptian paints, binders, adhesives, and similar materials used to make artifacts is largely unknown, in part because a full analysis would require taking samples that would damage those valuable artifacts.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of analysis

Noun

Audiences expecting an easy villain and a clear case of right and wrong will be surprised as the narrative unfolds with an examination of community, complicity and corruption within institutions of power.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading to the locker room for further examination.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in February that his country would open an investigation that included a focus on possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The reviews suggest the film depicts the investigations as having crossed a line, becoming exploitation in which the public good was secondary to ratings.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigation

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