as in to analyze
to understand something by considering it parts closely
I'm having trouble parsing your words—could you rephrase what you said? We need time to parse the huge amount of data put forward in the report.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parse
However, the phone had trouble parsing an audio memo about planning a vacation, which resulted in a vague checklist.
—
PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The point about Kyle not having Sutton’s back is a little bit harder to parse.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
DJs parsed out the energy of the room, building a crescendo of dance-forward classics and energetic bass as the crowd swayed under the golden glow of the evening.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, applying machine learning algorithms to parse through extensive data from space missions illustrates creativity’s role in technology.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parse
PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The point about Kyle not having Sutton’s back is a little bit harder to parse.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
DJs parsed out the energy of the room, building a crescendo of dance-forward classics and energetic bass as the crowd swayed under the golden glow of the evening.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Similarly, applying machine learning algorithms to parse through extensive data from space missions illustrates creativity’s role in technology.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parse
Cite this Entry
“Parse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share