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analysis noun

noun
/əˈnæləsɪs/
1

a process of studying or examining something in detail in order to understand it or explain it

Example

problems for discussion and analysis

Example

The study included an analysis of accident statistics.

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1.1

a process of examining something in detail in order to find out what it contains

Example

The blood samples have been sent away for analysis.

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2

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

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Definition analysis in British English