CEFR B2

dissection

noun

Meaning

The action of cutting something apart or into pieces, typically for scientific examination.

Examples

The biology class performed a frog dissection to learn about its anatomy.
Detailed dissection of the tumor was necessary to determine the extent of the cancer.

Synonyms: cutting, separation, analysis, autopsy, vivisection

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dissection (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

Definition

The action of cutting something apart or into pieces, typically for scientific examination.

Examples

The biology class performed a frog dissection to learn about its anatomy.
Detailed dissection of the tumor was necessary to determine the extent of the cancer.
The report included a thorough dissection of the company's financial performance.

How to Use dissection

dissection of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being cut apart or analyzed. — "The dissection of the ancient artifact revealed its origins."

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