analysis
n. C / Un. a careful study of something to understand how its parts work together. You often do this to solve a problem or explain a complex idea.
n. a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
We need to do a careful analysis of the sales data.
The committee's analysis showed that the new policy would save the company thousands of dollars a year.
Her comprehensive analysis of the voting patterns revealed a significant shift in demographics, challenging the established narrative of the previous election cycle.
From Medieval Latin analysis, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλυσις (análusis), from ἀναλύω (analúō, “I unravel, investigate”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “thoroughly”) + λύω (lúō, “I loosen”).
Countable when referring to a specific study or report; uncountable when referring to the general process of examining something. Often pairs with the verbs 'conduct' or 'perform'.