mathematical analysis
nounUK /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl əˈnæləsɪs/
US /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl əˈnæləsɪs/
Mathematical analysis is the study of numbers and shapes using careful step-by-step thinking.
She used mathematical analysis to figure out how fast the water flows.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A careful, step-by-step way of solving a math problem.
His mathematical analysis of the puzzle showed the answer was 42.
3. The branch of math that studies limits, functions, and change.
In college she took a course in mathematical analysis.
4. A detailed examination of numbers or data to find patterns.
The team did a mathematical analysis of the game scores.