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Definition analyse in British English

analyse verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈænəlaɪz/
1

to study or examine something in detail in order to understand or explain it

Example

the ability to analyse and evaluate information

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1.1

to study or examine something in detail in order to find out what it contains

Example

Scientists analysed samples of leaves taken from the area.

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2

to examine someone's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour as a way of understanding and dealing with their emotional or mental problems

Example

I always feel like he's trying to analyse me.

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Definition analyse in British English