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analogy test
nounC1
/əˈnælədʒi ˌtest/A type of assessment that measures reasoning ability by asking test-takers to identify relationships between pairs of words or concepts and apply that relationship to new pairs.
analphabet
nounVery low (Specialized/Technical)
/ænˈælfəbɪt/A person who cannot read or write; an illiterate person.
analphabetic
adjectivenounC2 / Very Rare
/ˌæn.æl.fəˈbet.ɪk/relating to or being a person who is unable to read or write; illiterate
analysand
nounC2
/əˈnæl.ɪ.zænd/A person undergoing psychoanalysis.
analyse
verbverb-transitiveB1
/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/to examine something in detail, breaking it into parts to understand its nature, structure, or function
analyses
nounB2
/əˈnæl.ə.siːz/Detailed examinations of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
analysis
nounC1
/əˈnæləsɪs/the detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
analysis of variance
nounLow
/əˌnæl.ə.sɪs əv ˈveə.ri.əns/A statistical method (often abbreviated as ANOVA) for testing hypotheses about whether the means of two or more groups are significantly different.
analysis situs
nounVery Low
/əˌnæl.ə.sɪs ˈsaɪ.təs/The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of space that are preserved under continuous deformations, such as stretching or bending, but not tearing or gluing; topology.
analyst
nounB2
/ˈæn.əl.ɪst/A person whose job is to examine detailed information about a subject, organisation, or system, and then give their opinion or assessment based on that examination.
analytic continuation
nounVery Low
/ˌæn.əˌlɪt.ɪk kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/A technique in complex analysis that extends the domain of a given analytic function beyond its original region of definition.
analytic geometry
nounLow
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪk dʒiˈɒm.ə.tri/The branch of mathematics that uses algebraic equations to describe and analyze geometric shapes and properties, representing points by coordinates.
analytic phonics
nounLow
/ˌæn.əˌlɪt.ɪk ˈfɒn.ɪks/A method of teaching reading that focuses on learning whole words first, and then analyzing them to discover the relationships between letters and sounds.
analytical balance
nounC2
/ˌæn.əˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈbæl.əns/A highly precise weighing instrument used in laboratories to measure mass to a very high degree of accuracy, typically to the sub-milligram level.
analytical chemistry
nounLow (specialized term)
/ˌæn.əˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈkem.ɪ.stri/The branch of chemistry that deals with the identification and quantification of chemical components of materials.
analytical cubism
nounC2
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈkjuː.bɪ.zəm/The early phase of cubism (c. 1909–1912) characterized by breaking down and analyzing objects into geometric facets, often monochromatic and with overlapping, transparent planes.
analytical entry
nounC1-C2
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈɛn.tri/A detailed, systematic record or piece of writing that breaks down and examines a complex subject into its constituent parts.
analytical geometry
nounC2
/ˌæn.əˌlɪt.ɪ.kəl dʒiˈɒm.ə.tri/A branch of mathematics that uses algebraic equations and coordinates to describe and analyze geometric figures and properties.
analytical philosophy
nounC1
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/A philosophical tradition, dominant in the 20th century, emphasizing logical argument, clarity of expression through language analysis, and engagement with the natural sciences. It often focuses on specific, defined problems rather than constructing grand metaphysical systems.
analytical psychology
nounC2
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/A branch of psychology developed by Carl Jung, focusing on the exploration of the unconscious, especially through concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, individuation, and psychological complexes.

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