1. to examine something in detail in order to understand it better or discover more about it
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘analyze’
2. to separate something into its component parts for study
Usage: often used in scientific contexts

Examples

• The scientist will analyse the blood sample for toxins.
• We need to analyse the data before making any conclusions.
• The teacher asked students to analyse the poem’s themes.
• Experts are analysing the cause of the accident.
• The lab will analyse the water quality.
• She analysed the company’s financial reports carefully.