Analyzes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To study and interpret data or subjects by breaking them down into smaller components for a clearer understanding
2. Carefully examines information or a subject by separating it into parts to gain insight
3. Breaks down complex material to uncover relationships and significance

Etymology: "Analyzes" is the third-person singular present of "analyze," meaning to examine something in detail. The root is Ancient Greek "análusis," "a breaking up or loosening," built from "ana-" (up, throughout) and "lúsis" (a loosening), which passed through Medieval Latin and Middle French. The English verb was probably formed within English, perhaps by back-formation from the noun "analysis" plus "-ize," though it may also have come directly from Middle French "analyser."

Synonyms: examines, inspects, evaluates