anatomy

noun

ə-ˈna-tə-mē How to pronounce anatomy (audio)
Definition of anatomynext
as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole a minutely detailed anatomy of the "perfect crime"

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Recent Examples of anatomy Rather, the state may employ executioners with limited technical expertise and often no experience in basic anatomy or medical care. — Dr. Jacob Appel, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The neck is compact and a lot of critical anatomy runs through a small space. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Each portion of the exhibit has illustrated diagrams detailing that part of the human anatomy. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Knoepfler is a professor of cell biology and human anatomy at UC Davis School of Medicine and author of Lab Dish, a STAT column about regenerative medicine. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anatomy
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  1. analysis
  2. examination
  3. investigation
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    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In an analysis of data from 130 studies involving more than 275,000 people around the globe, most character strengths were associated with greater mental health.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of analysis
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  • If Fielder is again playing a version of himself here, Holmes seems to be offering near infinite versions of herself up for examination, like a set of unblinking reflections in a hall of funhouse mirrors.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The search and forensic examination of the property remain ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
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  • The State Law Enforcement Division didn't say if their investigation into any of the men is continuing.
    — MEG KINNARD, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation

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“Anatomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anatomy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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