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analyses

n.
US //əˈnæɫəˌsiz// analy·ses
  1. 1 multiple studies (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    more than one detailed study or examination of something.

    the plural form of analysis; multiple systematic examinations of complex data or structures.

    Example

    The researchers compared several different analyses of the same data set.

    Example

    A meta-study was conducted to reconcile the conflicting analyses provided by various independent laboratories over the last decade.

    Usage

    The plural ending is pronounced /siːz/ (like 'sees').
    Pitfall
    The two analysis showed different results.
    The two analyses showed different results.

    The plural of 'analysis' is 'analyses', pronounced with a long 'ee' sound at the end.

Etymology 1

See analysis.

Etymology 2

See analyse.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026