analyze
word
/ˈænəˌɫaɪz/
A-nuh-lyz
/ˈænəˌlaɪz/
A-nuh-lyz
Definition
To study something carefully in order to understand it or to find important details or patterns.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, scientific, and academic contexts. Typical collocation: 'analyze data', 'analyze a problem', 'analyze results'. Does not mean just 'look at'—implies careful, systematic examination.
Spanish: analizarPortuguese (BR): analisarPortuguese (PT): analisarChinese (Simplified): 分析Chinese (Traditional): 分析Hindi: विश्लेषण करनाArabic: يحللBengali: বিশ্লেষণ করাRussian: анализироватьJapanese: 分析するVietnamese: phân tíchKorean: 분석하다Turkish: analiz etmekUrdu: تجزیہ کرناIndonesian: menganalisis
Example Sentences
Scientists analyze water samples in the lab.
basic
We need to analyze this problem before we decide.
basic
The teacher asked us to analyze the story.
basic
Let's analyze the results and see where we went wrong.
natural
She likes to analyze every detail before making a plan.
natural
It's important to analyze both sides before jumping to conclusions.
natural