analyzean·a·lyze /ˈænəl-aɪz/ (also analyse British EnglishBrE) verb [transitiveT]1to examine or think about something carefully in order to see what it is like or to understand itThe data is collected and then analyzed on computer.
2ACCOUNTING to separate and examine different types of costs, sales figures etc in order to understand them or take decisions based on themCost control has been tightened, with costs being analysed even down to the 100-yen level.