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/sɪˌstɛm ənˈælɪsɪs/ · syl·stem an·a·ly·sis
noun
  1. The process of breaking down a complex system into its components to understand its structure, behavior, and interactions. The team conducted a thorough system analysis to identify the root cause of the software bug.
  2. A detailed examination of a system's performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. The company hired a consultant to perform a system analysis of their supply chain management system.
verb
  1. To examine and evaluate a system's components and interactions to identify areas for improvement. The project manager decided to system analyze the team's workflow to optimize productivity.
Did you know? System analysis is a crucial step in the systems development life cycle, helping organizations to identify and mitigate potential risks and improve overall system performance.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026