DISSECTION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dissection

noun

dī-ˈsek-shən

Definition of dissection

as in analysis

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country

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Recent Examples of dissection But this moment does remind us why conditions like aortic dissection have become defining examples in conversations about healthcare AI. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 About 1 in 5 patients with aortic aneurysm or dissection have a first-degree relative with similar disease, who may have died suddenly. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health (JRF) said the actor was taken to the hospital after experiencing symptoms later identified as a type A aortic dissection. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 If the dissection is small, some people may experience discomfort that gets worse over minutes or hours as the dissection progresses, Chen says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissection

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Just remember, this post is not for hints or clues, this post has the answer and some analysis of today’s guessing game and so forth.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But as the days dwindle, local officials have said an independent analysis is still needed to answer residents’ concerns.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of analysis

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No sentence in corporate life sounds more like the beginning of an examination, and none more dependably marks the end of one.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Among the most notable figures in this year’s report were 157 domestic abuse forensic exams conducted through the organization’s strangulation examination program, which launched in the past two years.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of examination

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His cellphone was seized by the FBI in 2024 as part of an investigation into his campaign finance reporting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The outbreak wasultimately traced back to romaine lettuce, and the FDA closed its investigation last year without publicly identifying the grower or supplier involved.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of investigation

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