analyze

/ənˈælɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to examine methodically and in detail the structure or nature of something

“The scientist will analyze the data to find the cause of the problem.”

2. verb

to break down into components for a detailed examination

“The teacher asked the students to analyze the poem and understand its meaning.”

3. noun

the process of examining methodically and in detail the structure or nature of something

“The analysis of the data revealed a hidden pattern.”

4. noun

a detailed examination or breakdown of something

“The analysis of the company’s financials showed a significant loss.”

5. transitive verb

to determine the meaning or significance of something

“The detective had to analyze the clues to solve the mystery.”

Synonyms

  • break down
  • decompose
  • dissect
  • examine

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore
  • overlook