analysis

Everyday

1. Analysis is studying something carefully by looking at its parts, to understand it or find out what it is made of. tree →
2. An analysis is a report or piece of work that explains such careful study. tree →
3. (science) Analysis is testing a substance to find out what is in it. tree →
4. (maths) Analysis of data means looking for patterns, totals and averages. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science (analysing results), English (analysis of a poem or character), maths and data, sport (match analysis on TV), news. Phrases: «in the final analysis» (when everything is considered).

Examples

• We did an analysis of our science results. tree →
• The detective's careful analysis solved the mystery. tree →
• Write an analysis of the main character. tree →
• Analysis of the water showed it was safe to drink. tree →
• The pundits gave their analysis after the match. tree →
• Data analysis showed most pupils walk to school. tree →
• In the final analysis, honesty mattered most. tree →
• Here is a brief analysis of part of one of the tales in which this elementary abducer figures. tree →

Note

Plural «analyses» (an-AL-uh-seez). Verb: «analyse» (UK) / «analyze» (US). Person: «analyst». Adjective: «analytical». Analysis breaks into parts; «synthesis» puts parts together.

In Jewish tradition

Used in science (analysing results), English (analysis of a poem or character), maths and data, sport (match analysis on TV), news. Phrases: «in the final analysis» (when everything is considered).

Note

Plural «analyses» (an-AL-uh-seez). Verb: «analyse» (UK) / «analyze» (US). Person: «analyst». Adjective: «analytical». Analysis breaks into parts; «synthesis» puts parts together.