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analyzed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈænəˌɫaɪzd// an·a·lyzed

v. to look at something very carefully to understand how it works or what it means. You do this to find patterns or solve a problem.

v. to examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain or interpret it. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The scientist analyzed the water samples for chemicals.

CONTEXTUAL

After the marketing team analyzed the sales data, they realized that most customers preferred the smaller packaging.

COMPLEX

The literary critic analyzed the recurring motifs in the novel to demonstrate how the author subtly critiques the social hierarchy of the Victorian era.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In British English, it is spelled 'analysed'.

Pitfall

The data was analyzed of the teamThe data was analyzed by the teamWhen using the passive voice, the person or group doing the analysis must be introduced with 'by', not 'of'.

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