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Analysis Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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systems analysis
<job> Study of the design, specification, feasibility, cost, and implementation of a computer system for business. What a systems analyst does.
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Analysis Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Analysis
(n.)
The tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles.
(n.)
The separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. The former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.
(n.)
The resolving of problems by reducing the conditions that are in them to equations.
(n.)
The process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key.
(n.)
A syllabus, or table of the principal heads of a discourse, disposed in their natural order.
(n.)
A resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the component parts of a subject, each separately, as the words which compose a sentence, the tones of a tune, or the simple propositions which enter into an argument. It is opposed to synthesis.
(n.)
A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.
(n.)
The tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles.
(n.)
The separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. The former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.
(n.)
The resolving of problems by reducing the conditions that are in them to equations.
(n.)
The process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key.
(n.)
A syllabus, or table of the principal heads of a discourse, disposed in their natural order.
(n.)
A resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the component parts of a subject, each separately, as the words which compose a sentence, the tones of a tune, or the simple propositions which enter into an argument. It is opposed to synthesis.
(n.)
A brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.
| WordNet 2.0 |
analysis
Noun
1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
(hypernym) investigation, investigating
(hyponym) anatomy
(derivation) analyze, analyse
2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
(synonym) analytic thinking
(antonym) synthesis, synthetic thinking
(hypernym) reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought
(hyponym) breakdown, partitioning
(derivation) analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
3. a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
(hypernym) criticism, literary criticism
4. the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
(hypernym) expressive style, style
5. a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
(hypernym) calculus, the calculus, infinitesimal calculus
(hyponym) Fourier analysis, harmonic analysis
6. a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
(synonym) psychoanalysis, depth psychology
(hypernym) psychotherapy
(hyponym) hypnoanalysis
(derivation) analyze, analyse, psychoanalyze, psychoanalyse
(class) anal
Noun
1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
(hypernym) investigation, investigating
(hyponym) anatomy
(derivation) analyze, analyse
2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
(synonym) analytic thinking
(antonym) synthesis, synthetic thinking
(hypernym) reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought
(hyponym) breakdown, partitioning
(derivation) analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
3. a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
(hypernym) criticism, literary criticism
4. the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
(hypernym) expressive style, style
5. a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
(hypernym) calculus, the calculus, infinitesimal calculus
(hyponym) Fourier analysis, harmonic analysis
6. a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
(synonym) psychoanalysis, depth psychology
(hypernym) psychotherapy
(hyponym) hypnoanalysis
(derivation) analyze, analyse, psychoanalyze, psychoanalyse
(class) anal
| hEnglish - advanced version |
analysis
analysis
\a*nal"y*sis\ (&?;), n.; pl. analyses (&?;). [gr. &?;, fr. &?; to unloose, to dissolve, to resolve into its elements; &?; up + &?; to loose. see loose.]
1. a resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the component parts of a subject, each separately, as the words which compose a sentence, the tones of a tune, or the simple propositions which enter into an argument. it is opposed to synthesis.
2. (chem.) the separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. the former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.
3. (logic) the tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles.
4. (math.) the resolving of problems by reducing the conditions that are in them to equations.
5. (a) a syllabus, or table of the principal heads of a discourse, disposed in their natural order. (b) a brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. in this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.
6. (nat. hist.) the process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key.
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termination analysis
analysis situs
object-oriented analysis
requirements analysis
diophantine analysis
qualitative analysis
real-time structured analysis
quantitative analysis
incremental analysis
spectrum analysis
in the final analysis
proximate analysis
data flow analysis
knowledge analysis and design system
interface analysis
blowpipe analysis
lexical analysis
regression analysis
spherical harmonic analysis
indeterminate analysis
ultimate analysis
quantitative chemical analysis
organic analysis
function point analysis
gravimetric analysis
mathematical analysis without programming
systems analysis definition
structured analysis
metric analysis
volumetric analysis
chemical analysis
in the last analysis
analysis
\a*nal"y*sis\ (&?;), n.; pl. analyses (&?;). [gr. &?;, fr. &?; to unloose, to dissolve, to resolve into its elements; &?; up + &?; to loose. see loose.]
1. a resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the component parts of a subject, each separately, as the words which compose a sentence, the tones of a tune, or the simple propositions which enter into an argument. it is opposed to synthesis.
2. (chem.) the separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. the former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.
3. (logic) the tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles.
4. (math.) the resolving of problems by reducing the conditions that are in them to equations.
5. (a) a syllabus, or table of the principal heads of a discourse, disposed in their natural order. (b) a brief, methodical illustration of the principles of a science. in this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis.
6. (nat. hist.) the process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key.
similar words(32)
termination analysis
analysis situs
object-oriented analysis
requirements analysis
diophantine analysis
qualitative analysis
real-time structured analysis
quantitative analysis
incremental analysis
spectrum analysis
in the final analysis
proximate analysis
data flow analysis
knowledge analysis and design system
interface analysis
blowpipe analysis
lexical analysis
regression analysis
spherical harmonic analysis
indeterminate analysis
ultimate analysis
quantitative chemical analysis
organic analysis
function point analysis
gravimetric analysis
mathematical analysis without programming
systems analysis definition
structured analysis
metric analysis
volumetric analysis
chemical analysis
in the last analysis
Analysis Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
analysis
A process in which anything complex is separated into simple or less complex parts.
A process in which anything complex is separated into simple or less complex parts.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
analysis
noun
examination of a substance to find out what it is made of
(NOTE: plural is analyses)
noun
examination of a substance to find out what it is made of
(NOTE: plural is analyses)
Analysis Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
analysis
N F
analysis
analyzo| analyzare| analyzavi| analyzatus V
analyse
N F
analysis
analyzo| analyzare| analyzavi| analyzatus V
analyse
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
Analysis
See Conceptual therapy ; Non-metaphysical analysis ; Philosophical analysis ; Ordinary language analysis ; Philosophical analysis ; and Reflexive analysis
See Conceptual therapy ; Non-metaphysical analysis ; Philosophical analysis ; Ordinary language analysis ; Philosophical analysis ; and Reflexive analysis
| Glossary of Kant's Technical Terms |
analysis
division of a representation into two opposing representations, with a view towards clarifying the original representation. Philosophy as metaphysics employs analysis more than synthesis. (Cf. synthesis.)
division of a representation into two opposing representations, with a view towards clarifying the original representation. Philosophy as metaphysics employs analysis more than synthesis. (Cf. synthesis.)
Analysis Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Analysis
separating something into its separate parts (disaggregation), examing these parts and then putting it back together again (aggregation); tracing a thing to its source and so discover the underlying principles; seeing how something works.
separating something into its separate parts (disaggregation), examing these parts and then putting it back together again (aggregation); tracing a thing to its source and so discover the underlying principles; seeing how something works.
Analysis Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Analysis
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| English - Klingon |
analysis
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Analysis Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Technical English by wpv |
ANALYSIS
The process of determining the composition of a substance, by chemical or physical methods.
The process of determining the composition of a substance, by chemical or physical methods.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Analysis
Literally, reducing a whole to its parts. In mathematics, analysis is the investigation of limiting processes and provides a firm foundation for the infinitesimal calculus. Although Leibniz thought infinitesimals to be infinitely small but real quantities, modern interpretations consider these mere construct ions as in quantum physics. In cybernetics, analysis refers to the limiting process in a system involving an observer and the observed. The observer draws distinctions which the observed opposes or violates forcing the observer to relate the parts distinguished until a stable description of the system involving the observer emerges (see second-order cybernetics ). In a cybernetic analysis, the whole is described not merely in terms of its parts but most significantly by the pattern that connects them (see relation, communication , organization ). Such an analysis reveals the wholistic properties of a system without loss or destruction. (krippendorff )
Literally, reducing a whole to its parts. In mathematics, analysis is the investigation of limiting processes and provides a firm foundation for the infinitesimal calculus. Although Leibniz thought infinitesimals to be infinitely small but real quantities, modern interpretations consider these mere construct ions as in quantum physics. In cybernetics, analysis refers to the limiting process in a system involving an observer and the observed. The observer draws distinctions which the observed opposes or violates forcing the observer to relate the parts distinguished until a stable description of the system involving the observer emerges (see second-order cybernetics ). In a cybernetic analysis, the whole is described not merely in terms of its parts but most significantly by the pattern that connects them (see relation, communication , organization ). Such an analysis reveals the wholistic properties of a system without loss or destruction. (krippendorff )
Analysis Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Chess Terms |
Analysis
Calculation of possible moves and variations for a position.
Calculation of possible moves and variations for a position.
Analysis Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Analysis
Analysis means literally to break a complex problem down into smaller, more manageable "independent" parts for the purposes of examination — with the hope that solving these smaller parts will lead to a solution of the more complex problem as well. Although taken for granted as a method of advancing understanding today, this is a relatively recent and important invention of humankind; however, it should be noted that roughly parallel concepts within mathematics and logic go back beyond Aristotle. It has been variously ascribed to Descartes (from his "Discourse on Method"), Galileo and Newton as a practical method of physical discovery, and was quite surprising to their contemporaries.
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