analyzing
Pronunciation: [əˈnæl.ɪ.zaɪŋ]
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Context: “academic”
(verb) to look closely at something to understand it better. This means you carefully check out all the parts of an idea, situation, or problem to see how it works.
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She is analyzing the results of the science experiment to understand what happened.
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He is not analyzing the data, so he misses important information.
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What are you analyzing in the project to make it better?
Context: “problem solving”
(verb) to break down a problem into smaller pieces to find a solution. This helps to see what the problem really is and how to fix it.
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The teacher is analyzing the student's test answers to find out where they need help.
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They are not analyzing the problem, which is causing them to stay confused.
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How are you analyzing the problem to find a solution?
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