SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
analysis
noun
Close examination of parts, evidence, or relationships to understand a subject.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Detailed examination
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Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topDissection and breakdown emphasize separating parts; evaluation adds a judgment of value or quality.
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See analysis in use
Her analysis separated the survey results by age and location.
Back at the newsroom, the journalist's analysis compared the message times, entrance log, and two witnesses' accounts.
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