analysis
/əˈnæləsɪs/
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Also seen as: analyses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
Noun
Examples
comparative analysis
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The result of such a process.
Noun
Examples
Thus, in a sequence such as [French English teacher], since English is closer to
the Head Noun teacher, it must be a Complement; and since French is further
away from teacher, it must be an Attribute. Hence, we correctly predict that
the only possible interpretation for [a French English teacher]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “analysis” mean?
Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
Is “analysis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.