Definition

The process of studying something carefully to understand it better or to draw conclusions from it.

Example

The scientist conducted an analysis of the data to find trends.

Conversation

Have you finished your analysis for the science project?

Not yet, but I'm almost done with it.

I think a good analysis will really impress the teacher.

Yeah, I hope so! It definitely makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Analysis → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up or throughout) and "lysis" (from Greek "lusis", meaning loosening or breaking down). The word "analysis" refers to the process of breaking something down into its components to understand it better.

Memory Tip

Think of 'breaking down' ('lysis') something 'throughout' ('ana-') to understand it better — that's what analysis means.

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