analysed
Translation
to analyze, to examine, to study
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine (sth.) in detail. We need to analyze the data carefully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, study, investigate
Etymology
From Greek 'analysis' (a breaking up), from 'ana-' (up, throughout) + 'lysis' (a loosening).
Memory Tips
To 'analyze' something is to 'break it up' into smaller parts to understand it better.