analyze

Definition

  • verb: to study (something) closely and carefully
  • verb: to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by 'analysis'
  • synonyms: air, alphabetize, anatomize

Examples

  • The bacteria were 'analyzed' under a powerful microscope.

  • We took the sample to be chemically 'analyzed' by a lab.

  • The data was recorded and 'analyzed' by computer.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Well, thank you, sir. I'm glad we could get involved and do some good. Now the problem is, Intel officers don't get involved. We monitor, analyze. You need to learn the fine art of detachment, Lieutenant. Excuse me, there's a call from the Sec Nav's office. - I'll take it inside. (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane