analysis

Definitions

1. noun

   A careful study of something by looking at its parts.

   Examples

   • The chemist did an analysis of the sample.
   • Her analysis of the poem showed its hidden structure.
2. noun

   The result of a careful study.

   Examples

   • The final analysis showed no sign of contamination.
   • His analysis confirmed the first idea.
3. noun

   A way of proving something step by step from known facts.

   Examples

   • Mathematicians use analysis to prove new ideas.
   • The proof goes forward by careful logical analysis.
4. noun

   A test that finds out what a substance is made of.

   Examples

   • The lab did an analysis of the water sample.
   • Chemical analysis found a small amount of lead.
5. noun

   A close study of how a piece of music is built.

   Examples

   • Her thesis gave a detailed analysis of the symphony.
   • Music students learn analysis as well as performance.
6. noun

   A short word for psychoanalysis, a way of treating the mind by talking.

   Examples

   • He has been in analysis for over a year.
   • She started analysis after the hard news.
7. noun

   A part of advanced math about functions, limits and series.

   Examples

   • He chose analysis in his graduate studies.
   • The course covers real and complex analysis.
   ≈mathematical analysis