deconstructing

verb

Definition of deconstructingnext
present participle of deconstruct
as in analyzing
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships deconstructing the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes

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  1. analyzing
  2. examining
  3. assessing
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  • Lawyers and law enforcement have spent months analyzing bystander videos of the May 1, 2023, incident, in which Penny, who was honorably discharged from the Marines in 2021, wrapped his arms around Neely's neck, pinning him while the two were on the floor of the train.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Key strategies for assessing TCO include analyzing initial infrastructure costs, ongoing operational expenses (like maintenance and energy) and data retrieval and scalability costs.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of analyzing
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  • The incapacity to climb ladders hinders quadrupeds from examining hazardous areas, endangers humans, and lowers production at industrial sites.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is the web version of The Trust Factor, a weekly newsletter examining what leaders need to succeed.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of examining
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  • This process involves evaluating the data lifespan, assessing crypto agility and mapping system interdependencies.
    Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Key strategies for assessing TCO include analyzing initial infrastructure costs, ongoing operational expenses (like maintenance and energy) and data retrieval and scalability costs.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assessing
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