analysis
/əˈnælɪsɪs/ · an·a·ly·sis
noun
- Decomposition into components in order to study a complex thing, concept, theory, etc. The team conducted a thorough analysis of the company's financial reports to identify areas for improvement.
- The result of such a process. The analysis of the data revealed a significant correlation between the variables.
- The mathematical study of functions, sequences, series, limits, derivatives, and integrals. The student struggled with the analysis of complex functions in her calculus class.
Did you know? The word 'analysis' has been used in various fields, including mathematics, science, and philosophy, and is a fundamental concept in critical thinking and problem-solving. The term 'analysis paralysis' is also used to describe a situation where overthinking and excessive analysis hinder decision-making and action.