DISSECTION Synonyms
14 hypernyms for dissection. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DISSECTION
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| analysis | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||
| examination | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||
| exploration | noun n | |||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||
| inspection | noun n | |||||
noun • a formal or official examination | ||||||
| investigation | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | ||||||
| scrutiny | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||