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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  • These changes were informed by 3-language surveys analyzing the preferences of more than 40 Eastern Europeans.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By analyzing customer data and testing various minimum order values, companies can find the sweet spot that encourages larger purchases while maintaining profitable operations.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzing
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  • Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.
    Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of examining
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  • The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Plant seeds, for example, don’t only need soil, sun and water, but also have cells that are assessing the outside world and decide when the time is right for the new plant to begin emerging.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessing
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