1. using careful examination and logical reasoning to understand something
2. relating to or using analysis, especially mathematical analysis
Usage: mathematics; technical

Examples

• She has a very analytic mind and can solve complex problems quickly.
• The detective took an analytic approach to examining the crime scene.
• His analytic skills helped him excel in mathematics and science.
• The report provided an analytic breakdown of the company’s financial performance.
• Students need to develop analytic thinking to succeed in advanced courses.
• The researcher used analytic methods to study the data patterns.