analyses

noun

Definition of analysesnext
plural of analysis
1
as in investigations
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis

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2
as in commentaries
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives

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Recent Examples of analyses The Athletic breaks down his post-match comments and analyses what upset him. — Jay Harris, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 Hoover said now that the application has been submitted, the vetting process begins, and several different agencies will complete analyses of the proposal. — Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025 Over his long career, Goss has testified before Congress more than 100 times, offering impartial analyses that have earned respect across the political ideologies. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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  1. investigations
  2. inspections
  3. observations
  4. assessments
  5. evaluations
Noun
  • Going after congressional lawmakers, former or present, Justice department officials, like special prosecutor Jack Smith, or members of the press, for covering and writing about congressional investigations and judicial prosecutions, have no legal justification whatsoever.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As investigations progress, new evidence can lead to the recall being reclassified into a more serious category.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
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  • Winter Park Resort said the lift remained closed Sunday for repairs and inspections and the gondola manufacturer was on-site, according to KDVR.
    — Greg Norman, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mutual mama bear admiration After training, home inspections, background checks, and financial screenings, the Owenses got their first foster placement within two months in 2020.
    — Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspections
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  • Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
    — Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The video above shows observations from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA).
    — Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observations
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  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Techniques like penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability assessments are critical in maintaining device security.
    — Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessments
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  • Borowski acknowledged the challenges the department faces, but said the state health department has not adequately addressed the long wait for competency evaluations or treatment.
    — Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a September 2022 letter to Borowski, the state health department said the number of people ordered for competency evaluations more than once had increased fivefold from 2016 to 2022, from 111 people to 587.
    — Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluations

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