verb

analysed

to analyze, to examine, to study

The scientist analysed the water sample.

The scientist analyzed the water sample.

We analysed the results of the survey.

We analyzed the results of the survey.

((sth.)) to examine (sth.) in detail. We need to analyze the data carefully.

Synonyms: examine, study, investigate

From Greek 'analysis' (a breaking up), from 'ana-' (up, throughout) + 'lysis' (a loosening).

To 'analyze' something is to 'break it up' into smaller parts to understand it better.

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