analyze

[ an-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, an·a·lyzed, an·a·lyz·ing.

1. to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of ( synthesize ):

   to analyze an argument.

   Synonyms: break down.

   Antonyms: synthesize

2. to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of:

   to analyze a poem.

   Synonyms: explicate

3. to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
4. to subject to mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc., analysis.
5. to psychoanalyze:

   a patient who has been analyzed by two therapists.

6. psychoanalyze:

Other Words From

• an·a·lyz·a·ble adjective
• an·a·lyz·a·bil·i·ty [an-l-ahyz-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
• an·a·ly·za·tion [an-l-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• mis·an·a·lyze verb (used with object) misanalyzed misanalyzing
• non·an·a·lyz·a·ble adjective
• non·an·a·lyzed adjective
• o·ver·an·a·lyze verb overanalyzed overanalyzing
• re·an·a·lyz·a·ble adjective
• re·an·a·lyze verb (used with object) reanalyzed reanalyzing
• un·an·a·lyz·a·ble adjective
• un·an·a·lyz·a·bly adverb
• un·an·a·lyzed adjective
• un·an·a·lyz·ing adjective
• well-an·a·lyzed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of analyze¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; back formation from analysis (or from its Latin or Greek sources), with -ys- taken as -ize

Example Sentences

“I’d come from the past few years being determined to not look at the monitor and not to analyze myself,” Lynch adds.

From Los Angeles Times

The agency is “continuing to analyze cinnamon and review sample results received from state partners who have been continuously sampling ground cinnamon at retail for elevated levels of lead,” according to its most recent notice.

From Salon

Pictor Labs uses AI to quickly analyze tissue samples digitally.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who analyze and study the series say it makes sense that fans return to “Gilmore Girls” during this time of year — or begin it for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

Many countries require that aircraft publicly broadcast their location in order to coordinate air traffic control, which has allowed companies like FlightAware and private citizens to report the locations of specific planes — and scientists to analyze their emissions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consider
• evaluate
• figure out
• inspect
• interpret
• investigate
• resolve
• scrutinize
• spell out
• study
• test