Analysis — synonyms, analysis antonyms, definition

1. analysis (Noun)

analytic thinking annotation appraisal audit breakup calculation check comment commentary computation criticism critique demonstration depth psychology determination dissection estimation evaluation examination exegesis • • • synthesis

analysis (Noun) — An investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole.

analysis (Noun) — The abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations.

analysis (Noun) — A form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analysed.

analysis (Noun) — The use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., 'the father of the bride' instead of 'the bride's father'.

analysis (Noun) — (mathematics) a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation.

analysis (Noun) — A set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud. ex. "his physician recommended analysis"

abstract thought calculus criticism expressive style infinitesimal calculus investigating investigation literary criticism logical thinking psychotherapy reasoning style Fourier analysis anatomy breakdown case study chemical analysis cost analysis cost-benefit analysis dissection elimination fundamental analysis fundamentals analysis harmonic analysis hypnoanalysis partitioning qualitative analysis reasoning by elimination reductionism systems analysis technical analysis technical analysis of stock trends • • • Ego Oedipal Thanatos abreact abreaction acathexis anaclisis anal anal personality anal phase anal retentive anal retentive personality anal stage castration anxiety catharsis cathectic cathexis charge complex condensation • • •