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pre-analysis

|pre/a/na/ly/sis|

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/priː-əˈnæləsɪs/

(analysis)

detailed examination

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'pre-analysis' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'analysis' from Greek 'analusis', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lysis' meant 'loosening'.

Historical Evolution

'pre-analysis' evolved from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' and the word 'analysis', which was derived from the Greek word 'analusis'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a study conducted before the main analysis', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the examination or study conducted before the main analysis to gather preliminary insights or data.

The pre-analysis helped identify potential issues before the main study.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42