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analyze

/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
(UK: analyse)
an · a · lyze
Adverb:analytically
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Adjective:analytical
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Past Simple:analyzed
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Past Participle:analyzed
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Present Participle:analyzing
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analyze Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To examine something methodically and in detail by separating it into its constituent parts in order to explain, interpret, or understand it.

Example

"The research team will analyze the survey data to identify emerging consumer trends."

2

North American To discover or determine the chemical composition or physical properties of a substance through laboratory testing.

Example

"Chemists were asked to analyze the water sample for traces of heavy metals."

3

North American To treat or examine a patient using the methods of psychoanalysis.

Example

"The therapist spent months helping the patient analyze the root causes of his recurring anxiety."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Analyze" is the standard spelling in American and Canadian English, whereas "analyse" is preferred in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.

• Rhymes for analyze

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French "analyser" (a back-formation from the noun "analyse"), ultimately from Ancient Greek "analyein" meaning "to unloose" or "to resolve into elements," from "ana-" (up, throughout) and "lyein" (to loosen).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Analyze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/analyze
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