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analyzed

Phoneticsan·a·lyzed

/ˈænəˌɫaɪzd/

UK spelling · analysed

Definitions

01examined in detail

B2

v. to have studied something carefully to understand how it works or what it means.

v. past tense or past participle of 'analyze'; refers to the process of breaking down a complex substance or topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it.

“The scientists analyzed the water samples to see if they were safe to drink.”

“The research team analyzed the quarterly data extensively before presenting their findings to the board of directors.”

Usage

In British English, the spelling 'analysed' is used instead of 'analyzed'.

02carefully considered

C1

adj. describes something that has already been studied and explained.

adj. participial adjective referring to a subject that has been subjected to a formal or systematic analysis.

“The analyzed data showed a clear trend in how people use the app.”

“The analyzed results were published in a peer-reviewed journal, providing a foundation for future studies in the field.”

Academic

Antonyms

unexamined

Real-World Examples

“Researchers analyzed movement data from 107 healthy adults between the ages of 26 and 86.”
ScienceDaily · 16 Aug 2026
“BBC Scotland has analysed some of the main costs for festival-goers to see if they really are paying more.”
BBC News · 12 Aug 2026

Collocations

analyzed data

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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