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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. "we need to analyze our results more clearly"

detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation. statistical analysis

a way of dealing with something. we need a whole new approach to the job

a region or part of a town, a country, or the world. rural areas of New Jersey

evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of. the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues

suppose to be the case, without proof. you're afraid of what people are going to assume about me

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. he had absolute authority over his subordinates

able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal. refreshments will be available all afternoon

an advantage or profit gained from something. tenants bought their houses with the benefit of a discount

an abstract idea; a general notion. structuralism is a difficult concept

be composed or made up of. the exhibition consists of 180 drawings

be (a part) of a whole. single parents constitute a great proportion of the poor

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed. the decision was taken within the context of planned cuts in spending

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law. both parties must sign employment contracts

bring (something) into existence. he created a thirty-acre lake

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. Police time will then be spent collecting together the data and providing statistics that indicate the ethnicity of those stopped.

state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of. the contract will seek to define the client's obligations

obtain something from (a specified source). they derived great comfort from this assurance

give shares of (something); deal out. information leaflets are being distributed to hotels and guest houses

the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. I lived in hostile environments, surrounded by religious bigotry where no one understood me.

set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis. the British established a rich trade with Portugal

an approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. at a rough estimate, our staff is recycling a quarter of the paper used

plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood. she ate the cookies with evident enjoyment

a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. his legal problems were not a factor in his decision

he management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies. The finance department has also been developed to meet the needs of the bigger merged company.

a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols. He gave the well-known formula for the Fibonacci numbers

an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing. bridges perform the function of providing access across water

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is. the judge ordered that the girl not be identified

money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. he has a nice home and an adequate incom

point out; show. dotted lines indicate the text's margins

single; separate. individual tiny flowers

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). the evidence is difficult to interpret

the action of explaining the meaning of something. the interpretation of data

(of a situation or event) include (something) as a necessary part or result. his transfer to another school would involve a lengthy assessment procedure

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. the issue of global warming

work, especially hard physical work. the price of repairs includes labor and parts

of, based on, or concerned with the law. the American legal system

important, serious, or significant. the use of drugs is a major problem

sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy. a significant increase in sales

enough; adequate. a small income that was sufficient for her needs

a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one. a method for software maintenance

happen; take place. the accident occurred at about 3:30 p.m.

one part in every hundred. a reduction of half a percent or so in price

a length or portion of time. he had long periods of depression

a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual. the administration's controversial economic policies

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. the basic principles of Christianity

begin or continue a course of action. we can proceed with our investigation

a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. military operations could jeopardize the peace process

need for a particular purpose. three patients required operations

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. we are fighting meningitis by raising money for medical research

say something in reply. she could not get Robert to respond to her words

an actor's part in a play, movie, etc... Dietrich's role as a wife in war-torn Paris

any of the more or less distinct parts into which something is or may be divided or from which it is made up. arrange orange sections on a platter

an area or portion that is distinct from others. The belt of southern sectors from Sectors 31 to 49 and Sectors 20, 21, 22 and 23 were affected.

resembling without being identical. a soft cheese similar to Brie

have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like. some people resemble their dogs

have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like. some people resemble their dogs

a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained. mackerel is a good source of fish oil

clearly defined or identified. increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs

the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. flint is extremely hard, like diamond, which has a similar structure

a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. Darwin's theory of evolution

differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class. the properties vary in price