analyse
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features, etc
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to break down into components or essential features
to analyse a financial structure
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to make a mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc, analysis of
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another word for psychoanalyse
Other Word Forms
- analysable adjective
- analysation noun
- analyser noun
Etymology
Origin of analyse
C17: back formation from analysis
Example Sentences
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On a small mammoth carved from tusk, the researchers analysed carefully engraved rows of crosses and dots.
From BBC
So I started writing things down and analysing myself.
From BBC
The BBC has been able to analyse six shootings after the curfew order.
From BBC
Vishnevskiy said this system "does not read your messages, analyse your conversations, or look at the content you post" in order to determine your age.
From BBC
A Japanese trade ministry official told AFP that Tokyo would "take appropriate measures" after analysing the impact of the new curbs.
From Barron's
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