analytical  /ˌæ nə ˈlɪ tɪ kəl/ ? Meaning of "analytical"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
  2. (adj) of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience

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  1. Normally, the analytical mind is dominant.
  2. Grist is the Colbert Report of climate change, the Daily Show of deforestation, the Oprah of oil dependency except with real reporting and analytical journalism.
  3. Filonov's analytical art wasn't about mere technique.

Quotes

  1. Fehr, in turn, said the union has agreed to "allow players to be suspended for HGH use based on evidence other than a positive test, a so-called `non-analytical' finding."
    on Jan 15, 2008 By: Donald Fehr Source: phillyBurbs.com

  2. "There wasn'ta word said about it. Not one," said Gates. "I think the analytical phase is coming to an end. Probably, over the next two or three weeks we are going to be considering specific options and teeing them up for a decision by the...
    on Oct 23, 2009 By: Robert Gates Source: Stars and Stripes

  3. '"Jed has been an immensely valuable member of our baseball ops team since joining the Red Sox in 2002," Epstein said in a press release. "His combination of analytical ability, feel for the game, interpersonal skills and creativity helped...
    on Oct 26, 2009 By: Theo Epstein Source: Boston Globe

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