analyze

Word family  noun analysis analyst adjective analytical verb analyze

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++an·a·lyze /ˈænəl-aɪz/ verb [transitive]  x-refthe American spelling of analyse analyse的美式拼法► see thesaurus at examine→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

analyze• But now, with more-affordable computer equipment and software available, any would-be market maven can analyze a universe of stocks.• But - whatever the situation - innovators must analyze all opportunity sources.• This is the bible that many investors use to analyze companies.• Man is not made into a machine by analyzing his behavior in mechanical terms.• It was restricted to gathering and analyzing intelligence.• Experts are still analyzing the DNA evidence in the case.• So after psychiatric sessions, Angela came to Uncle Sammler to hold a seminar and analyze the pro ceding hour.• In a 1985 report, we analyzed the production costs of six different weapons systems.• One of the problems in analyzing the situation is that we do not have all the information yet.• One of the problems in analyzing the situation is that we do not yet know the entire picture in detail.• Politicians analyze their support in class terms, and sociologists would be lost without it.From Longman Business Dictionaryanalyzean‧a‧lyze /ˈænəl-aɪz/ (also analyse British English) verb [transitive]1to examine or think about something carefully in order to see what it is like or to understand itThe data is collected and then analyzed on computer.2ACCOUNTING to separate and examine different types of costs, sales figures etc in order to understand them or take decisions based on themCost control has been tightened, with costs being analysed even down to the 100-yen level.→ See Verb tableOrigin analyze (1600-1700) Probably from analysis

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analyze
an‧a‧lyze /ˈænəl-aɪz/ verb [transitive]the American spelling of analyse
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it: Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine. | Her new book examines the causes of social discontent. | A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreckage. | The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.
   ▪ have a look at/take a look at especially spoken to quickly examine something to find out what is wrong with it or to find out more about it. Have a look at is less formal than examine, and is the usual phrase to use in everyday English: I’ll have a look at your car if you like.
   ▪ inspect to examine something carefully to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer. | Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm. | Russian and American teams will have the right to inspect each other’s missile sites.
   ▪ analyze (also analyse British English) to examine something carefully, especially detailed information about something, so that you can understand it: Researchers analyzed the results of the survey. | We’re still analysing all the data. | One of the problems in analyzing the situation is that we do not have all the information yet.
   ▪ study to spend a lot of time examining something very carefully, for example a problem or situation: I won’t comment till I’ve had time to study the proposals. | A team of scientists has been studying the effects of global warming on Antarctica.
   ▪ review to examine something such as a situation or process to see if any changes are necessary: The bank will review its security procedures after last week’s attack.
   ▪ scrutinize (also scrutinise British English) to examine something very carefully to find out if there is anything wrong with it: Congress is currently scrutinizing the deal.

ana·lyze AW BrE /ˈænəlaɪz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈænəlaɪz/ 🔊 (NAmE) = analyse