Analysis

/əˈnælɪsɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

The analysis of the data revealed significant trends in consumer behavior.

The process of breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding.

The student's analysis of the poem provided deep insights into its themes.

A careful study of something to understand its nature or to draw conclusions.

Her analysis of the financial report was crucial for the board's decision-making.

In psychology, a method of treating mental illness by talking to a trained professional about thoughts and feelings.

He decided to undergo analysis to address his anxiety issues.

From Greek 'analusis', meaning 'a breaking up'.

data analysis

The process of inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information.

financial analysis

The assessment of a company’s financial statements to understand its performance and make informed decisions.

literary analysis

The examination and interpretation of a text's meaning and themes.

analytical

Relating to the systematic examination of something.

analyst

A person who analyzes data or information.

analyses

Plural form of analysis.

An in-depth breakdown (of a game or event)

Let's do a quick analysis of that last play.

Overthinking something

Stop with the analysis paralysis and just make a decision.