The evaluation of a situation or problem, including review from various aspects or points of view. In computing, analysis commonly involves such features as flow control, error control, and evaluation of efficiency. Often the overall problem is divided into smaller components that can be more easily dealt with. See also flow analysis, numerical analysis, systems analysis. Compare synthesis. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. asai, essai, trial, French essa. Related to Essay.
An appraisal of the state of affairs; SYN. check, test.
In chemistry, the determination of the quantity of a given substance present in a sample. Usually it refers to determining the purity of precious metals.
The assay may be carried out by “wet” methods, when the sample is wholly or partially dissolved in some reagent (often an acid), or by “dry” or “fire” methods, in which the compounds present in the sample are combined with other substances. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin examinatio: cf. French examination.
1. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; SYN. exam, test.
2. The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes); SYN. inspection, scrutiny.
3. The act of testing students or candidates (as by questions); SYN. testing.

ETYM Latin exploratio: cf. French exploration.
1. A careful systematic search.
2. A systematic consideration.
3. To travel for the purpose of discovery; SYN. geographic expedition.

ETYM Old Eng. enqueste, Old Fren. enqueste, French enquęte, Late Lat. inquesta, for inquisita, from Latin inquisitus, p. p. of inquirere. Related to Inquire.
An inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death.
Inquiry held by a coroner into an unexplained death. At an inquest, a coroner is assisted by a jury of between 7 and 11 people. Evidence is on oath, and medical and other witnesses may be summoned. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin inquisitio; cf. French inquisition. Related to Inquire, Inquest.
A severe interrogation.
Tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church established 1233 to suppress heresy (dissenting views), originally by excommunication. Sentence was pronounced during a religious ceremony, the auto-da-fé. The Inquisition operated in France, Italy, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire, and was especially active after the Reformation; it was later extended to the Americas. Its trials were conducted in secret, under torture, and penalties ranged from fines, through flogging and imprisonment, to death by burning.
During the course of the Spanish Inquisition, until its abolition 1834, some 60,000 cases were tried. The Roman Inquisition was established 1542 to combat the growth of Protestantism. The Inquisition or Holy Office (renamed Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1965) still deals with ecclesiastical discipline. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin investigatio: cf. French investigation.
The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically; SYN. investigating.

ETYM Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search carefully, originally, to search even to the rags, from scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to Eng. shred: cf. as. scrudnian to make scrutiny.
A prolonged intense look.

1. Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude etc; SYN. mental test, mental testing, psychometric test.
2. The act of testing something; SYN. trial, run.
3. The act of undergoing testing; SYN. trial.
4. A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins.
5. Zoology, shell of invertebrate. + prikaži više

ETYM From Try.
1. (Sports) A preliminary competition to determine qualifications.
2. An annoying or frustrating event; SYN. tribulation, visitation.
3. Trying something to find out about it; SYN. test, tryout.