dissects

verb

Definition of dissectsnext
present tense third-person singular of dissect
as in analyzes
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships let's dissect the plot of this thriller to see what makes it thrilling

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  1. analyzes
  2. examines
  3. assesses
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  • In one video, Obama analyzes a clip of Pam and her daughter talking about one of Pam's dates.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The equipment then analyzes each of the dimples.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzes
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  • The unnamed bank executive told CNN that his firm has a war room that examines online threats – some of which are death threats that name executives and family members.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
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  • International Living’s annual Global Retirement Index—which assesses countries based on several categories, including housing, visas, cost of living, healthcare, and the ease of integration into the local community—takes much of the guesswork out of the process.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Most if not all of this speculatory content assesses a disorder based on physical appearance, when in reality eating disorders don’t look any one way.
    Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assesses
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