analysis
nounUK /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
US /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
Looking at something closely to understand it.
The scientist did an analysis of the water to see if it was clean.
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2. A careful explanation of a book, story, or idea.
Her analysis of the poem helped the class understand its meaning.
3. The process of separating something into its parts to study it.
The lab's analysis showed exactly what the rock was made of.
4. A report or result produced by studying something closely.
The doctor read the blood analysis before making a decision.