analyse

Definitions of analyse
  1. noun
    an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
    synonyms: ontleding
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    urineonderzoek, urinetest
    (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
    coprologie, scatologie
    (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)
    spectraalanalyse, spectrometrie, spectroscopie
    the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
    dialyse, hemodialyse, nierdialyse
    separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
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    antecedentenonderzoek, doorlichting, onderzoek, opsporingswerk, speurwerk
    the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  2. noun
    the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
    synonyms: ontleding
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    schotwerk, uitsplitsing
    an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
    kosten-batenanalyse
    an analysis of the cost effectiveness of different alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs
    systeemanalyse
    analysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its parts
    dissociatie, ontbinding
    analysis into clear-cut components
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    gedachtengang, redenatie, redenering
    thinking that is coherent and logical
  3. noun
    a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
    synonyms: dieptepsychologie, psychoanalyse
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    gespreksbehandeling, psychotherapie, therapie
    the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
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