Word
analysis
Phoneticsanal·y·sis
US/əˈnæɫəsəs/
UK/ɐnˈæləsˌɪs/
Definitions
01careful study
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of looking at something carefully to understand how it works or what it means.
n. the detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
日本語:分析※
“The teacher gave us a detailed analysis of the poem we read in class.”
“A thorough analysis of the market trends suggests that consumer confidence is slowly returning to pre-recession levels.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'conduct', 'perform', or 'carry out'.
Pitfall
The scientist did an analysis for the water.
The scientist did an analysis of the water.
Use the preposition 'of' to show what is being studied.
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02a report or result
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic
n. a report or explanation that comes from studying something.
n. a statement or report of the results of a detailed study.
日本語:分析※
“I read an interesting analysis of the election results in the newspaper.”
“The final analysis provided by the consultants highlighted several structural weaknesses in the company's supply chain.”
Usage
The plural form is 'analyses', pronounced with a long 'ee' sound at the end.
Synonyms
03chemical testing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. testing a substance to find out what it is made of.
n. the process of separating a substance into its constituent parts to identify its composition.
日本語:分析※
“The lab sent back the analysis of the blood sample this morning.”
“Chemical analysis revealed traces of heavy metals in the soil samples collected near the industrial site.”
04mathematics
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a branch of math that deals with limits and changing numbers.
n. a branch of mathematics involving the theory of functions, sequences, and limits, originating from calculus.
“Students in the advanced math class are studying real analysis this semester.”
“Functional analysis provides the mathematical framework necessary for understanding quantum mechanics and signal processing.”
05psychoanalysis
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Formal · Technical
n. a way of treating mental health by talking about deep feelings and the past.
n. a method of treating mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.
“He has been in analysis for two years to deal with his anxiety.”
“The patient's progress in analysis was slow but steady as they uncovered repressed memories from early childhood.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “analysis” in context.
Verb
01. analysis shows
“Our analysis shows that the project will be more expensive than expected.”
noun + verb
02. analysis suggests
“The latest analysis suggests that the economy is starting to recover.”
noun + verb
03. carry out analysis
“The laboratory will carry out an analysis to identify the substance.”
verb + noun
04. conduct analysis
“Scientists are conducting an analysis of the water samples.”
verb + noun
05. provide analysis
“The expert was asked to provide an analysis of the market trends.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. brief analysis
“The article begins with a brief analysis of the current political climate.”
adj + noun
07. detailed analysis
“The report provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial situation.”
adj + noun
08. statistical analysis
“A statistical analysis of the results showed a significant improvement.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. method of analysis
“The researchers used a new method of analysis to process the findings.”
noun + prep + noun
10. based on careful analysis
“The conclusion was based on careful analysis of all available evidence.”
11. in the final analysis
“In the final analysis, the success of the plan depends on teamwork.”
12. subject to further analysis
“The initial results are still subject to further analysis by the team.”
Real-World Examples
“Almost a quarter of popular branded baby foods sold in UK supermarkets still contain excessive amounts of sugar, analysis suggests, a year after the government introduced voluntary industry guidelines.” “The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies banked more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian.” “More than 100 substances widely used in common US foods, supplements and beverages underwent no health and safety review by the US Food and Drug Administration, a new analysis of federal records finds.” “Enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump administration, a new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency records from January 2025 to January 2026 shows.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin analysis, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλυσις (análusis), from ἀναλύω (analúō, “I unravel, investigate”), from ἀνα- (ana-, “thoroughly”) + λύω (lúō, “I loosen”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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