(mathematical analysis) The practice of extending analytic functions. / (mathematical analysis) An extension of an analytic function which is itself analytic.

(mathematical analysis) A study of the representation of functions or signals as the superposition of basic waves, involving the notions of harmonic functions, trigonometric series, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, almost periodic functions, and others.

(mathematics, physics) The application of calculus to classical mechanics.

plural of analytic continuation

(business, operations) A person who analyzes the operations of an organization in order to develop a solution to its problems.

The process of examining data to draw conclusions or insights, and determine cause-and-effect patterns between events; for example determining the safety and efficacy of new drugs by drawing out a probability as to whether the fact that a patient got better (or worse) was due to the drug or some other (perhaps random) factor.

A person who designs and implements mathematical models for the pricing of financial derivatives.

(chemistry) The determination of the amounts of an element or compound in a sample. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see quantitative, analysis.

(chemistry) The determination of the elements, functional groups or compounds present in a sample.

(idiomatic, hyperbolic) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price;