analytical entry: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “analytical entry” mean?
A detailed, systematic record or piece of writing that breaks down and examines a complex subject into its constituent parts.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A detailed, systematic record or piece of writing that breaks down and examines a complex subject into its constituent parts.
Used metaphorically to describe an approach to thinking, a method, or a report that is characterized by detailed, logical, and dispassionate examination.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling follows the national variants ('analyse/analyze').
Connotations
Equally formal and technical in both dialects.
Frequency
Used with comparable frequency in academic, scientific, and business contexts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Grammar
How to Use “analytical entry” in a Sentence
make [an analytical entry] into [a log/database/journal]submit [an analytical entry]base [a conclusion] on [the analytical entry][the analytical entry] examines/breaks downVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “analytical entry” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The accountant must analyse and then enter the data.
- We were asked to analyse and log each finding.
American English
- The lab tech will analyze and record the results.
- The team needs to analyze and input the variables.
adverb
British English
- She wrote analytically about the political crisis.
- He considered the problem analytically.
American English
- He thinks analytically about business models.
- The data was reviewed analytically.
adjective
British English
- His report was highly analytical.
- She has an analytical mind.
American English
- We need an analytical approach.
- The analytical framework proved sound.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
A section of an audit report where a financial transaction is explained in depth.
Academic
A part of a research journal where a scholar deconstructs a theoretical argument.
Everyday
Rare; a detailed diary entry explaining one's feelings and the reasons behind them.
Technical
A structured log entry in a laboratory notebook describing an experimental procedure and its rationale.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “analytical entry”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “analytical entry”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “analytical entry”
- Confusing with 'analysis' (abstract process vs. concrete record). Using 'analysis entry' (ungrammatical). Overusing in informal contexts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a noun phrase consisting of an adjective ('analytical') modifying a noun ('entry').
It is highly formal and technical. In everyday speech, people would more likely say 'a detailed note' or 'a thorough explanation'.
An 'entry' is any record or item entered (simple, descriptive). An 'analytical entry' specifically involves breaking down, examining, and interpreting the subject matter.
'Analyze' is standard in American English. 'Analyse' is standard in British English. The adjective 'analytical' is spelled the same in both dialects.
A detailed, systematic record or piece of writing that breaks down and examines a complex subject into its constituent parts.
Analytical entry is usually academic, professional, technical in register.
Analytical entry: in British English it is pronounced /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈɛn.tri/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌæn.əˈlɪt̬.ɪ.kəl ˈɛn.tri/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To make an analytical entry: to document something in a detailed, methodical way.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of Sherlock Holmes making an 'ANALYTICAL ENTRY' in his casebook – a detailed, logical, and systematic note.
Conceptual Metaphor
UNDERSTANDING IS DISASSEMBLING (an analytical entry takes apart an idea/event like a mechanic disassembles an engine).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the phrase 'analytical entry' be LEAST appropriate?