dissects

verb

Definition of dissectsnext
present tense third-person singular of dissect
as in analyzes
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships let's dissect the plot of this thriller to see what makes it thrilling

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  1. analyzes
  2. examines
  3. assesses
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  • Automation handles repetitive tasks and analyzes large data sets, freeing human experts to focus on more complex issues.
    Seemant Sehgal, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This quantitative synthesis typically involves statistical methods such as meta-analysis, which analyzes numerical data across multiple studies to draw more robust conclusions.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzes
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  • In a piece of commentary about the concert, Swed examines Schoenberg’s legacy and Mehta’s embrace of it.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • To trace the evolution of the Straits Chinese approach to modernity, Khor examines the quarterly publication Straits Chinese Magazine, which ran from 1897 to 1907.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
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  • One program assesses the proficiency of students in math, social studies, science and English.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Swedish Security Service assesses that Iran, as well as Russia and China, pose the greatest security threats to Sweden.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assesses
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