analyze
verb
an·a·lyze
ˈa-nə-ˌlīz 
analyzed; analyzing
1
: to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
2
: to subject to scientific or grammatical analysis
chemically analyze a specimen
analyze a sentence
3
Examples of analyze in a Sentence
While Wroe offers some basic biographical information and quotes copiously from Shelley's writings, she does not tell a chronological story or analyze individual poems.
—
Adam Kirsch, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2007
They are not doing the math. Doing the math would mean demonstrating that the voters' intuitive judgments are roughly what they would get if they analyzed the likely effects of candidates' policies, and this is a difficult calculation to perform.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2004
Ms. Magazine's online daily weblog, written by Christine Cupaiuolo, analyzes the representation of women in media and popular culture. Here are excerpts from recent postings.
—Ms., Fall 2003
The data was recorded and analyzed by computer.
We took the sample to be chemically analyzed by a lab.
Researchers are busy analyzing the results of the study.
The bacteria were analyzed under a powerful microscope.
Adam Kirsch, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2007
They are not doing the math. Doing the math would mean demonstrating that the voters' intuitive judgments are roughly what they would get if they analyzed the likely effects of candidates' policies, and this is a difficult calculation to perform.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2004
Ms. Magazine's online daily weblog, written by Christine Cupaiuolo, analyzes the representation of women in media and popular culture. Here are excerpts from recent postings.
—Ms., Fall 2003
The data was recorded and analyzed by computer.
We took the sample to be chemically analyzed by a lab.
Researchers are busy analyzing the results of the study.
The bacteria were analyzed under a powerful microscope.
Recent Examples on the Web
The James Webb Space Telescope has already analyzed the chemistry of over 100 exoplanet atmospheres, NASA notes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department said several pieces of evidence were recovered and will be analyzed.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Most gas price experts suggest a $3-per-gallon price point as a reasonable cost in today’s market when analyzing the affordability of nationwide gas prices.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
After the capsule collects its sample and passes through the gut, its outer shell can be removed and the sample analyzed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Los Angeles Police Department said several pieces of evidence were recovered and will be analyzed.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Most gas price experts suggest a $3-per-gallon price point as a reasonable cost in today’s market when analyzing the affordability of nationwide gas prices.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
After the capsule collects its sample and passes through the gut, its outer shell can be removed and the sample analyzed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analyze. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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analyze
verb
an·a·lyze
ˈan-ᵊl-ˌīz
analyzed; analyzing
: to study or find out the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis
analyzer
noun
Medical Definition
analyze
transitive verb
an·a·lyze
variants
or British analyse
analyzed or British analysed; analyzing or British analysing
1
: to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis
especially
: to examine by chemical analysis
2
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