Analyzing
/ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
To systematically examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure
/ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
To examine methodically
She is analyzing the poem to understand its themes.
💡 Simply: To carefully look at something to understand it better.
More Examples
The doctor is analyzing the blood test results.
How It's Used
"Scientists are analyzing the data to understand the results of the experiment."
"The marketing team is analyzing sales figures to identify areas for improvement."
From Middle French *analyser, from Late Latin *analizāre, from Greek ἀναλύειν (analýein) "to break up, dissolve, solve", from ἀνά (aná) "up, again" + λύειν (lýein) "to loosen, untie".
The word's usage has evolved from primarily scientific and mathematical contexts to broader applications in various fields.
Memory tip
Think 'ana' (apart) + 'lyse' (loosen) - breaking something down to understand it.
Word Origin
"to break up, dissolve, solve"