Analyze

/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

The scientists needed to analyze the data from the experiments to draw conclusions.

To separate (a material or an abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements.

The students will analyze the literary themes in the novel during their class discussions.

To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of something.

Before making a decision, he had to analyze the pros and cons of the situation.

Late 19th century, from the French 'analyser', based on Greek 'analusis' meaning 'a breaking up'.

analyze the situation:

to assess the current circumstances or conditions.

analyze data:

to examine and interpret factual information.

analyze a text:

to carefully examine literature for deeper meaning.

Break it down

Let’s break it down to understand it better.

Pick it apart

I’ll just pick it apart and see what we find.