analysis
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the process of looking at something carefully to understand how it works or what it means.
the detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Simple“The teacher gave us a detailed analysis of the poem we read in class.”
In context“A thorough analysis of the market trends suggests that consumer confidence is slowly returning to pre-recession levels.”
UsageOften used with the verbs 'conduct', 'perform', or 'carry out'.
PitfallThe 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.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a report or explanation that comes from studying something.
a statement or report of the results of a detailed study.
Simple“I read an interesting analysis of the election results in the newspaper.”
In context“The final analysis provided by the consultants highlighted several structural weaknesses in the company's supply chain.”
UsageThe plural form is 'analyses', pronounced with a long 'ee' sound at the end.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
testing a substance to find out what it is made of.
the process of separating a substance into its constituent parts to identify its composition.
Simple“The lab sent back the analysis of the blood sample this morning.”
In context“Chemical analysis revealed traces of heavy metals in the soil samples collected near the industrial site.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
a branch of math that deals with limits and changing numbers.
a branch of mathematics involving the theory of functions, sequences, and limits, originating from calculus.
Simple“Students in the advanced math class are studying real analysis this semester.”
In context“Functional analysis provides the mathematical framework necessary for understanding quantum mechanics and signal processing.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
a way of treating mental health by talking about deep feelings and the past.
a method of treating mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.
Simple“He has been in analysis for two years to deal with his anxiety.”
In context“The patient's progress in analysis was slow but steady as they uncovered repressed memories from early childhood.”
Synonyms
Usage analysis revealed · analysis showed · analysis found
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.