Synonyms of 'analysis'
1 (noun)
a statement of the results of this
We did an analysis of the way they have spent money in the past.Synonyms
study
, the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
reasoning
, the reasoning behind the decision
opinion
, That has improved my already favourable opinion of him.
judgment
, In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
interpretation
, the interpretation of the scriptures
evaluation
, Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
estimation
, He has gone down considerably in my estimation.
2 (noun)
the separation of a whole into its parts for study or interpretation
They collect blood samples for analysis at the laboratory.Synonyms
examination
, They have taken the documents away for examination.
test
, , High levels of dioxin were confirmed by scientific tests.
inquiry
, The investigation has switched to a new line of inquiry.
investigation
, , , He ordered an investigation into the affair.
breakdown
, The organisers were given a breakdown of the costs.
scanning
, , , scrutiny
, His private life came under media scrutiny.
sifting
, anatomy
, , a troubling essay on the anatomy of nationhood
dissection
, , the dissection of my proposals
perusal
, a quick perusal of the situations-vacant column
anatomization
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in the sense of anatomy
a detailed analysis
a troubling essay on the anatomy of nationhood
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in the sense of assay
an analysis of the purity of an ore or precious metal
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in the sense of breakdown
an analysis of something into its parts
The organisers were given a breakdown of the costs.
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