dissections

noun

Definition of dissectionsnext
plural of dissection
as in analyses
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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  1. analyses
  2. investigations
  3. inspections
Noun
  • To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • From the same bone analyses, the researchers extrapolated that mammoth meat made up 40 percent of the mother’s diet.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyses
Noun
  • Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • Both paint shop and assembly inspections benefit from the real-time data generated by vision systems.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These inspections are vital in ensuring flawless paint application.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspections
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