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Analyze: Definition, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：examine meticulously (analyze)
analyze
/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
v.
To look at something very carefully, breaking it into parts, to understand how it works or why it happened.
examine meticulously
➕
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn məˈtɪkjʊləsli/
v.
To look at something very carefully, breaking it into parts, to understand how it works or why it happened.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'analyein' (to break up): 'ana-' (up) + 'lyein' (to loosen).
💡 Mnemonic
Anna lies to analyze data — she breaks down every part.
📖 Example
After the game, the coach asked us to analyze our mistakes so we could play better next time.
After the game, the coach asked us to analyze our mistakes so we could play better next time.
🔗 Collocations
analyze data – examine information in detail
analyze a problem – break down a problem to understand its components
analyze the results – interpret outcomes by studying them carefully
🔄 Synonyms
examine (v.) – to inspect or study something closely
scrutinize (v.) – to examine something very carefully and in detail
evaluate (v.) – to judge or determine the value or quality of something
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
analysis (n.) – the process of analyzing something
analyst (n.) – a person who analyzes or is skilled in analysis
analytical (adj.) – relating to or using analysis
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Greek 'analyein', used in logic and mathematics before entering English in the 17th century. Now essential in scientific, business, and academic contexts for detailed examination.
Meaning 2：break down components (analyze)
analyze
/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
v.
To separate something into its parts to find out what it is made of or how it is structured.
break down components
➕
/breɪk daʊn kəmˈpoʊnənts/
v.
To separate something into its parts to find out what it is made of or how it is structured.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Scientists will analyze the water samples from the river to check for pollution levels.
Scientists will analyze the water samples from the river to check for pollution levels.
🔗 Collocations
analyze a sample – test a specimen by breaking it into its chemical constituents
analyze the composition – determine the ingredients or elements of something
analyze the structure – examine how something is organized by its parts
🔄 Synonyms
dissect (v.) – to cut apart or examine in detail, often used literally or figuratively
decompose (v.) – to separate into constituent parts or elements, often chemically
break down (v.) – to divide into simpler components or categories
🚫 Antonyms
combine (v.) – to join or unite two or more things into a whole
synthesize (v.) – to combine separate elements into a coherent whole
assemble (v.) – to put together parts to form a complete object
🌱 Derivatives
analysis (n.) – the process of separating something into parts
analytically (adv.) – in a manner that involves analysis
analyzable (adj.) – capable of being analyzed
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