dissect
Definitions
To cut apart a plant or animal specimen to study its internal structure.
To analyze something in minute detail.
Examples
The biology students had to dissect a frog to understand its internal anatomy.
The critics gathered to dissect the director's latest film, analyzing every scene for hidden meaning.
It is helpful to dissect the problem into smaller, more manageable parts before attempting a solution.
Synonyms
analyze examine investigate scrutinize break down anatomize disassemble