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analyze — analyze, resolve, dissect, break down mean to divide a complex whole or unit into its component parts or constituent elements. When their corresponding nouns (analysis, resolution, dissection, breakdown) denote such a division, they are similarly … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Analyze — An a*lyze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Analyzed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Analyzing}.] [Cf. F. analyser. See {Analysis}.] 1. To subject to analysis; to resolve (anything complex) into its elements; to separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
analyze — [v1] examine and determine assay, beat a dead horse*, chew over*, confab*, consider, estimate, evaluate, figure, figure out, get down to brass tacks*, hash*, inspect, interpret, investigate, judge, kick around*, rehash, resolve, scrutinize, sort… … New thesaurus
analyze — I verb anatomize, audit, canvass, conduct an inquiry, consider, delineate, delve into, dissect, examine, examine critically, explore, hold an inquiry, inquire into, institute an inquiry, investigate, make an analysis, make an inquiry, probe,… … Law dictionary
analyze — an‧a‧lyze [ˈænl aɪz] also analyse verb [transitive] 1. to examine or think about something carefully in order to see what it is like or to understand it: • The data is collected and then analyzed on computer. 2. ACCOUNTING to separate and examin … Financial and business terms
analyze — (Amer.) v. break down into parts and study closely (i.e. a subject); examine, make an analysis (also analyse) … English contemporary dictionary
analyze — (Brit. analyse) ► VERB 1) examine in detail the elements or structure of. 2) psychoanalyse. DERIVATIVES analyzable adjective analyzer noun … English terms dictionary
analyze — [an′ə līz΄] vt. analyzed, analyzing [Fr analyser < analyse, ANALYSIS] 1. to separate (a thing, idea, etc.) into its parts so as to find out their nature, proportion, function, interrelationship, etc. 2. to examine in detail so as to determine… … English World dictionary
Analyze — This article is about a software package. For other meanings, see analysis. Analyze is a software package developed by the Biomedical Imaging Resource (BIR) at Mayo Clinic for multi dimensional display, processing, and measurement of multi… … Wikipedia
analyze — transitive verb ( lyzed; lyzing) Etymology: probably irregular from analysis Date: 1587 1. to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis < analyze a traffic pattern > 2. to su … New Collegiate Dictionary
