noun

analysis

analysis, examination, study

We need a detailed analysis of the problem.

We need a detailed analysis of the problem.

Her analysis of the situation was correct.

Her analysis of the situation was correct.

This problem requires further analysis.

This problem requires further analysis.

an analysis of ((sth.)) We did an analysis of the results.

in the final analysis In the final analysis, the cost is what matters.

Synonyms: examination, study, investigation

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

Think of breaking a problem down ('lysis' means loosening) to understand it from the 'ana-' (up, back) side.

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