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"
synonyms: examine, inspect, survey, study, scrutinize, look over; More
discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination.
"I intend to analyze the sexism in such texts"
psychoanalyze (someone).
verb
verb: evaluate; 3rd person present: evaluates; past tense: evaluated; past participle: evaluated; gerund or present participle: evaluating
form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
"when you evaluate any hammer, look for precision machining"
synonyms: assess, judge, gauge, rate, estimate, appraise, analyze, examine, get the measure of; More
MATHEMATICS
find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function).noun
noun: question; plural noun: questions
1.
a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
"we hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions"
synonyms: inquiry, query; interrogation
"please answer my question"
antonyms: answer, response
a doubt about the truth or validity of something.
"there is no question that America faces the threat of Balkanization"
synonyms: doubt, dispute, argument, debate, uncertainty, dubiousness, reservation
"there is no question that he is ill"
antonyms: certainty
the raising of a doubt about or objection to something.
"Edward was the only one she obeyed without question"
synonyms: undoubted, beyond doubt, certain, indubitable, indisputable, incontrovertible, unquestionable, undeniable, clear, patent, manifest More
a matter forming the basis of a problem requiring resolution.
"we have kept an eye on the question of political authority"
a matter or concern depending on or involving a specified condition or thing.
"it was not simply a question of age and hierarchy"
synonyms: issue, matter, business, problem, concern, topic, theme, case; More
verb
verb: question; 3rd person present: questions; past tense: questioned; past participle: questioned; gerund or present participle: questioning
1.
ask questions of (someone), especially in an official context.
"four men were being questioned about the killings"
synonyms: interrogate, cross-examine, cross-question, quiz, catechize; More
feel or express doubt about; raise objections to.
"members had questioned the cost of the scheme"
synonyms: query, call into question, challenge, dispute, cast aspersions on, doubt, suspect, have suspicions about, have reservations about
"she questioned his motives"
verb
verb: reflect; 3rd person present: reflects; past tense: reflected; past participle: reflected; gerund or present participle: reflecting
1.
(of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
"when the sun's rays hit the earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space"
synonyms: send back, throw back, cast back
"the snow reflects light"
(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of.
"he could see himself reflected in Keith's mirrored glasses"
synonyms: send back, throw back, cast back
"the snow reflects light"
embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way.
"stocks are priced at a level that reflects a company's prospects"
synonyms: indicate, show, display, demonstrate, be evidence of, register, reveal, betray, disclose; More
(of an action or situation) bring (credit or discredit) to the relevant parties.
"the main contract is progressing well, which reflects great credit on those involved"
bring about a good or bad impression of.
"the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines"
synonyms: discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame, put in a bad light, damage, tarnish the reputation of, give a bad name to, bring into disrepute
"stunts like these reflect badly on our school"
2.
think deeply or carefully about.
"he reflected with sadness on the unhappiness of his marriage"
synonyms: think about, give thought to, consider, give consideration to, review, mull over, contemplate, cogitate about/on, meditate on, muse on, brood on/over, turn over in one's mind; archaicpore on
"he reflected on his responsibilities"
ARCHAIC
make disparaging remarks about.
