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analyzing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈænəˌɫaɪzɪŋ// an·a·lyz·ing

v. to look at something very carefully to understand how it works or what it means. You do this when you study data, a problem, or a piece of writing.

v. to examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain or interpret it. Often involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding.


SIMPLE

The scientist is currently analyzing the water samples.

CONTEXTUAL

After collecting the survey results, the marketing team spent three days analyzing the data to find new trends.

COMPLEX

By carefully analyzing the author's choice of metaphors, the students were able to uncover a deeper layer of social commentary that was not immediately apparent on a first reading.

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

Pitfall

analyzing about the problemanalyzing the problemAnalyze is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'about'.

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