anal·y·sis 
/əˈnæləsis/ noun
plural anal·y·ses /əˈnæləsis/ noun /-əˌsi:z/ 1 a : a careful study of something to learn about its parts, what they do, and how they are related to each other [count] ▪ a scientific analysis of the data ▪ make/do/perform a chemical analysis of the soil ▪ a detailed analysis of the bone structure of horses [noncount] ▪ performing chemical analysis of the soil — see also systems analysis
b : an explanation of the nature and meaning of something [count] ▪ The newspaper printed an analysis of each candidate's positions. ▪ That's not a bad analysis of the situation. [noncount] ▪ It's a problem that requires careful analysis. ▪ a problem that defies analysis [=a problem that cannot be easily understood or explained] 2 [noncount] : psychoanalysis
▪ He has been in/undergoing analysis for many years.
b : an explanation of the nature and meaning of something [count] ▪ The newspaper printed an analysis of each candidate's positions. ▪ That's not a bad analysis of the situation. [noncount] ▪ It's a problem that requires careful analysis. ▪ a problem that defies analysis [=a problem that cannot be easily understood or explained]
▪ He has been in/undergoing analysis for many years.
in the final analysis also in the last analysis
: after considering everything — used for a final statement or judgment that is based on what is most important in a particular situation ▪ It was a difficult decision but, in the final analysis, it was the right choice.
