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analyze   

 

Function: verb [with object]

Inflected forms:
analyzes; analyzed; analyzing

Meanings:
1 : to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination
Examples:
<analyze a problem>
<The data was recorded and analyzed by computer.>
<We took the sample to be chemically analyzed by a lab.>
<Researchers are busy analyzing the results of the study.>
<The bacteria were analyzed under a powerful microscope.>

2 : to study the emotions and thoughts of (someone) by using psychoanalysis (a method of explaining and treating mental and emotional problems by having the patient talk about dreams, feelings, memories, etc.) : psychoanalyze
 

Derived form:
analyzable (US) or British analysable adjective 

 Fonte: Web site: Merriam-Webster.com