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a·nal·y·sis

analysis

 
 
pronunciation:
nae l sihs
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part of speech: noun
inflections: analyses
definition 1: Analysis is careful and detailed study of something in order to understand it or to understand how it works, or it's a report or explanation of the results of this kind of study.
The expert's analysis of the famous painting helped us understand why it is considered so great.
synonyms:
diagnosis, examination
similar words:
investigation, study, survey, test
definition 2: Analysis is the process of separating something into parts in order to study it.
The sample of water from the river was sent to the laboratory for testing. The analysis showed that the water was clean enough for swimming.
synonyms:
examination
similar words:
separation
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