What does “analysis” mean?
- 1
nounthe careful study of something to understand it or explain it
Their analysis of the data showed a clear trend.
Analysis at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B2 (upper intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /əˈnæləsɪs/ · uh-NAL-uh-sis
- Forms
- analyses
How to use “analysis” correctly
The plural is “analyses” (uh-NAL-uh-seez). The US verb is spelled “analyze”.
Common phrases with “analysis”
- data analysis
- detailed analysis
- carry out an analysis
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- examination
- study
Word family
- analyze
- analyst
- analytical
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