analyze
Definitions
To examine something in detail by breaking it into parts in order to understand or explain it
分析；细察（把事物分解成各部分以理解或解释）
To separate a substance into its components in order to identify them, as in chemistry
（化学上）化验，分解分析（把物质分离为各成分以鉴定）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedana- (completely) + lyze (loosen, from Greek lyein) = 'to loosen apart completely.' To analyze is to untie a whole into its parts so each can be understood. analyze is the American spelling; British English writes analyse — same word, same sound.
Root lyse still carries 11 more wordsUsage Guide
- Spelling: analyze (American) vs analyse (British). Pick one and stay consistent in a document. The same -ize/-ise pattern is a soft preference, but analyze/analyse is a firm regional split.
- The noun is analysis (not 'analyzation'); the person is an analyst.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Scientists analyze the water samples for contaminants every week.
- 2.
Let's analyze why the campaign failed before we try again.
- 3.
The software analyzes user behavior to suggest products.