Analyze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈa-nə-ˌlīz/ an·a·lyze

Meaning & Definition of Analyze

Analyze (verb)

  1. to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
  2. to subject to scientific or grammatical analysis
  3. psychoanalyze

Analyze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships

    "analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed"

    similar: anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct, dissect
    related: assess, diagnose, evaluate, examine, inspect, investigate, scrutinize, arrange, assort, catalog, categorize, classify, codify, diagram, enumerate, index, order, schematize, sort, tabulate, divide, reduce, segment, separate, subdivide
    near: agglomerate, aggregate, amalgamate, assimilate, coalesce, conglomerate, consolidate, integrate, synthesize, unify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Analyze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Analyze:

anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct, dissect

Related Words for Analyze

assess, diagnose, evaluate, examine, inspect, investigate, scrutinize, arrange, assort, catalog, categorize, classify, codify, diagram, enumerate, index, order, schematize, sort, tabulate, divide, reduce, segment, separate, subdivide

Near Antonyms of Analyze

agglomerate, aggregate, amalgamate, assimilate, coalesce, conglomerate, consolidate, integrate, synthesize, unify

Word Forms of Analyze

Inflections: analyzed, analyzing

Derived words: analyzability (noun), analyzable (adjective), analyzer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Analyze

probably by back-formation from analysis, with -is taken as a suffix, and -ys- identified with the verb-forming suffix -ize, spelled -yze/-ize/-yse/-ise in the 17th century

First known use: 1587

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Frequently Asked Questions about Analyze

What does "Analyze" mean?

"Analyze" means to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis. As a verb, it is defined as: to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis.

What is another word for "Analyze"?

Other words for "Analyze" include anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct and dissect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Analyze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Analyze"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Analyze". Common alternatives include anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct and dissect.

How do you use "Analyze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Analyze" in a sentence: "analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed".

Is "Analyze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Analyze" is a verb.

Is "Analyze" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Analyze" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Analyze"?

"Analyze" is pronounced /ˈa-nə-ˌlīz/ and divided into syllables as an·a·lyze.

What is the origin of the word "Analyze"?

"Analyze" comes from probably by back-formation from analysis, with -is taken as a suffix, and -ys- identified with the verb-forming suffix -ize, spelled -yze/-ize/-yse/-ise in the 17th century. First known use: 1587.