anatomy

noun

ə-ˈna-tə-mē How to pronounce anatomy (audio)
Definition of anatomynext
as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"

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Recent Examples of anatomy Bedient, a reproductive endocrinologist at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, had already ordered the usual battery of tests, including bloodwork, sperm count and motility tests and uterine anatomy exams. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 Mushu has also been the center of habitat and animal anatomy lessons, showing off his scales. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2026 So, the whole, like, circuit, the anatomy, the wiring is totally different. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 This etymological root explains why church organs have a name evoking human anatomy. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomy
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  1. analysis
  2. examination
  3. investigation
Noun
  • The deadly wall of water that descended from the mountains on the border between Nepal and Tibet caused destruction at least 62 miles downriver from the border in Nepal, an ABC News analysis of verified video and satellite images shows.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Oman’s Environment Authority assessed the affected area at 390 square kilometers on August 10; satellite analysis by SkyTruth’s John Amos suggested a figure of more than 2,000 square kilometers two days later.
    — Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of analysis
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  • Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Brown is scheduled to travel with the major-league team back to Chicago after Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks for further examination.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of examination
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  • The incident was reported Tuesday, off the Omani coast, the UKMTO said, which added that the resulting fire had been extinguished, all crew members were reported safe, and an investigation was underway.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Jeff Pope is penning a drama about the investigation into Everard’s 2021 murder for the BBC.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigation

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