re-analysis

noun

UK /ˌriː.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/

US /ˌriː.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/

A re-analysis is when you look at something again to understand it better.

The scientist did a re-analysis of the data and found a new pattern.

SYNONYMS

re-examination review reassessment re-evaluation second look

RELATED WORDS

analysis examination study investigation interpretation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fresh study of old information to check if earlier conclusions were right.

After the re-analysis, the team realized their first answer was wrong.

3. The act of breaking something down again into its parts to understand it.

Her re-analysis of the poem showed meanings she had missed before.

4. A second careful look at a problem or situation.

The coach's re-analysis of the game helped the team play better.