English · Work & Business
analysis
/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
[/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/]
detailed examination
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The detailed study of something by breaking it into parts to understand it better.
Example
A careful analysis of the data revealed why sales had dropped in the spring.
A careful analysis of the data revealed why sales had dropped in the spring.
Etymology
From Greek 'analysis' (a breaking up), from 'analyein' (to unloose), from 'ana-' plus 'lyein' (to loosen).
How & Where It’s Used
Used across business, science, and the humanities.