Analysis

Pronunciation: /əˈnæləsɪs/

Definitions of analysis

noun a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation

Example Sentences

A1 I did a simple analysis of the data to find the most common trends.

A2 The analysis of the experiment results showed a clear correlation between variables.

B1 The financial analysis indicated that the company was not performing well.

B2 The analysis of the market trends suggested a shift in consumer preferences.

C1 Her detailed analysis of the novel's themes revealed underlying messages about society.

C2 The analysis of the scientific data required advanced statistical techniques.

Examples of analysis in a Sentence

formal The data analysis revealed interesting trends in consumer behavior.

informal I did a quick analysis of the situation and it doesn't look good.

slang I ran some numbers and did an analysis - turns out we're in trouble.

figurative Her analysis of the novel's themes shed light on the author's intentions.

Grammatical Forms of analysis

• past tense: analyzed
• plural: analyses
• comparative: more analysis
• superlative: most analysis
• present tense: analyzes
• future tense: will analyze
• perfect tense: has analyzed
• continuous tense: is analyzing
• singular: analysis
• positive degree: analytical
• infinitive: to analyze
• gerund: analyzing
• participle: analyzing

Origin and Evolution of analysis

First Known Use: 1581 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'analysis' originated from the Greek word 'analusis', which means 'a breaking up'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of breaking down complex substances into simpler components, the word 'analysis' has evolved to also refer to the process of examining something in detail to understand its nature or structure.