B1noun1K

Analysis

UK /["/əˈnæləsɪs/","/əˈnæləsiːz/"]/US /["/əˈnæləsɪs/","/əˈnæləsiːz/"]/

Definition

the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study

In simple words: A careful study of something to understand it better.

Examples

The analysis of the data revealed some interesting trends.
In her report, she included a thorough analysis of the market.
Their analysis of the financial statement was very detailed.
He conducted an analysis to assess the effectiveness of the new policy.
The teacher asked for a critical analysis of the poem.
She used software for the analysis of statistical data.
The analysis included both qualitative and quantitative methods.
I had to write an analysis for my thesis that compares two theories.

Usage notes

Commonly used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to a specific analysis informally.

Grammar pattern

analysis + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'analyze' as 'breaking down' something; 'analysis' is the 'breakdown' itself.

Collocations

careful
close
comprehensive
carry out
conduct
do
indicate something
reveal something
show something
in an/the analysis
in the final analysis
in the last analysis
careful
close
comprehensive
carry out
conduct
do
indicate something
reveal something
show something
in an/the analysis
in the final analysis
in the last analysis

Synonyms

examination
investigation
study
review
evaluation

Antonyms

synthesis
ignorance

Common mistakes

Confused with 'analyze' - remember 'analysis' is the noun.
Using 'analyses' incorrectly in singular contexts.
Omitting 'of' when saying what the analysis is about.