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 Look closely enough at the anatomy and Gonzo stops being a bird at all. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 Rubin says UTIs increase with age because of a changing anatomy. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Batista-Brito’s lab is now repeating the anatomy part of their work in the prefrontal cortex. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech? — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomy
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  1. analysis
  2. examination
  3. investigation
Noun
  • Siemens will provide simulation analysis and digital twin technology, while ABS will supply a safety assessment methodology built around digital twins.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of analysis
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  • The youth movement, which emerged earlier this year out of anger over high unemployment among young people and leaked examination papers, has grown into a political force.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation

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