analyzing

Analyze means to break something down into smaller parts and understand it better. Think of taking apart a puzzle to see how all the pieces fit together.

When you analyze something, like a problem or a situation, you try to figure out what's going on and why. Let's say you're having trouble with your math homework - instead of just staring at the numbers, you take a step back and think about each part of the equation separately. You might ask yourself questions like "What formula am I supposed to use?" or "Where did this number come from?" By doing this, you can understand what's not making sense and fix it. Analyzing is like being a detective for your own thoughts and feelings - you look closely at each piece of the puzzle until you get a clear picture of what's going on.