To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.
To subject to analysis.
To separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately.
To resolve (anything complex) into its elements.
To inspect or investigate by dissection.
To scrutinize down to the most minute detail.