Analysis Definition

analysis
noun
  1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
  2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
  3. a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
  4. the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
  5. a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
  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"

"Analysis" in song lyrics

See how analysis is used in real songs:

  • "but that's just for audio analysis"
    Aceyalone — Deep and Wide
  • "We begin with a historical analysis"
    Aztlan Underground — Decolonize
  • "Murder astrologist, peep the final analysis"
    Children of the Corn (Bloodshed) — Paint the Town Red

Usage tips for "analysis"

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