analyse
Translation
to analyze, to examine, to study
Examples
We need to analyse the data carefully.
We need to analyze the data carefully.
She tried to analyse her feelings.
She tried to analyze her feelings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine (sth.) in detail We need to analyze the data.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, investigate, scrutinize
Etymology
From Greek 'analysis' (a breaking up), from 'ana-' (up, throughout) + 'lysis' (a loosening). To loosen up a problem into its parts. Note the US spelling is 'analyze'.
Memory Tips
To 'analyze' something is to break it down into smaller parts for 'analysis'.