analyze
To study something carefully by breaking it into parts.
Scientists analyze the data to find patterns in student test scores.
evaluate
To judge how good or useful something is.
The teacher will evaluate each essay based on clarity and evidence.
interpret
To explain the meaning of something.
We must interpret the poem's symbols to understand the author's message.
infer
To figure out something that is hinted at but not said directly.
From her frown, we could infer that she disliked the news.
assess
To work out the size, amount, or level of something.
Doctors assess a patient's symptoms before deciding on any treatment.
examine
To look at something closely to learn about it.
The detective will examine the room for any hidden clues.
deduce
To work out an answer step by step from clues.
From the muddy tracks, we can deduce that someone walked here.
rationale
The set of reasons behind a decision.
She explained the rationale for choosing solar power over coal.
logical
Sensible and based on clear, sound reasoning.
His argument was logical, so everyone agreed with his conclusion.
justify
To show something is right or reasonable.
Can you justify spending so much money on this project?
conclude
To make a final judgment after thinking everything over.
After the debate, the judges concluded that her team won.
coherent
Fitting together clearly so that it is easy to follow.
Her coherent explanation made the difficult topic easy to follow.
scrutinize
To check every small detail, searching for faults.
Editors scrutinize every sentence to catch mistakes before publication.
discern
To recognize or notice something with careful perception.
It was hard to discern the truth among all the rumors.
objective
Based on facts, not personal feelings or bias.
A good reporter stays objective and reports only what happened.
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