analysis (/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
Meaning
Meaning: detailed examination
The detailed study of something by breaking it into parts to understand it better.
Examples
🗣 A careful analysis of the data revealed why sales had dropped in the spring.
Etymology
From Greek ‘analysis’ (a breaking up), from ‘analyein’ (to unloose), from ‘ana-‘ plus ‘lyein’ (to loosen).
How & Where It’s Used
Used across business, science, and the humanities.
Tags: business, research