dissection
gb/daɪsˈɛkʃən/ us/daɪsˈɛkʃən/
B2
Engelsk
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv
C1
process
1
careful detailed analysis
a very detailed study of something to understand it better
Bruksmønster:
a dissection of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use it for a simple or brief review; it usually implies a very detailed breakdown.
Synonymer
analysis (More general; dissection suggests breaking something down in detail.)
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breakdown (Often less formal and may emphasize listing parts rather than deep examination.)
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close reading (Used especially for texts; focuses on language and details.)
Antonymer
overview (A general summary without many details.)
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synthesis (Putting parts together rather than taking them apart.)
Ordkombinasjoner
a detailed dissection
|a careful dissection
|a forensic dissection
|a dissection of the evidence
|a dissection of the argument
|a dissection of the data
|a dissection of the policy
|a dissection of the film
|a line-by-line dissection
|a scene-by-scene dissection
Temaer
education
|media
|business
|critical_thinking
Eksempler
- The article offers a dissection of why the launch failed.
- Her lecture was a brilliant dissection of the novel’s themes.
- The report provides a dissection of the company’s finances.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The teacher gave a dissection of the speech.
- This book is a dissection of modern politics.
Substantiv
technical
C1
process
2
cutting open a body for study
cutting open a dead body to learn anatomy
Bruksmønster:
dissection of [a body/body part]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse dissection (done for study) with surgery (done to treat a living patient).
Synonymer
autopsy (A medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death; dissection may be for teaching or research.)
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anatomy lab work (Broader term for lab study; not necessarily cutting.)
Antonymer
reconstruction (Building or restoring structure rather than cutting it apart.)
Ordkombinasjoner
anatomical dissection
|cadaver dissection
|human dissection
|dissection of a cadaver
|dissection of the heart
|perform a dissection
|gross dissection
|dissection lab
|dissection tools
|dissection specimen
Temaer
medicine
|science
|education
Eksempler
- Medical students learn anatomy through dissection in their first year.
- The professor demonstrated the dissection of the thoracic cavity.
- Proper safety procedures are required during dissection.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We studied the body by dissection.
- Dissection can teach you anatomy.
Substantiv
B2
event
3
classroom cutting of an animal or plant
a science class activity where you cut open a specimen to look inside
Bruksmønster:
do a dissection of [a specimen]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may say 'make a dissection'; more natural is 'do' or 'perform' a dissection.
Synonymer
lab practical (Much broader; can include many kinds of experiments.)
Antonymer
observation (Studying something without cutting it open.)
Ordkombinasjoner
frog dissection
|dissection in biology class
|a classroom dissection
|do a dissection
|perform a dissection
|a dissection exercise
|a dissection worksheet
|dissection tools
|dissection tray
|dissection lab
Temaer
school
|science
|education
Eksempler
- We did a dissection of a frog to identify its organs.
- Some students chose an alternative assignment instead of dissection.
- The dissection took most of the class period.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Today we have a dissection in class.
- I used scissors for the dissection.
Substantiv
C1
process
4
taking an object apart to examine it
taking something apart to look at the parts
Bruksmønster:
dissection of [a device/system]
Vanlig feil:
In everyday contexts, 'dismantling' or 'taking apart' is often more natural; 'dissection' sounds more analytical.
Synonymer
teardown (Common in tech/product contexts; focuses on dismantling to see components.)
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dismantling (Emphasizes taking apart rather than analysis.)
Antonymer
assembly (Putting parts together rather than taking them apart.)
Ordkombinasjoner
a dissection of the system
|a dissection of the design
|a dissection of the device
|a dissection of the engine
|product dissection
|tear-down dissection
|hardware dissection
|component-by-component dissection
|a technical dissection
|a detailed dissection
Temaer
technology
|engineering
|education
Eksempler
- The blog post is a dissection of the new smartphone’s hardware.
- Engineers performed a dissection of the failed component to find the flaw.
- The manual includes a dissection of the device’s internal layout.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The video shows a dissection of the phone.
- They did a dissection of the machine.
Substantiv
technical
C2
entity
5
a body or part prepared for study
a specimen that has been cut open for study
Bruksmønster:
a dissection of [an organ/body]
Vanlig feil:
This sense is uncommon; in most contexts 'specimen' or 'dissected specimen' is clearer.
Synonymer
preparation (Lab term for a prepared specimen; more common in academic contexts.)
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specimen (Broader; does not necessarily imply it has been cut open.)
Antonymer
intact specimen (Not cut open or separated.)
Ordkombinasjoner
a preserved dissection
|a museum dissection
|an anatomical dissection
|a heart dissection
|a dissected preparation
|a teaching dissection
|a labeled dissection
|a dissection specimen
|a preserved specimen
|a display specimen
Temaer
science
|medicine
|education
Eksempler
- The museum has an exquisite dissection of the human ear on display.
- Students examined a preserved dissection to identify the nerves.
- The instructor passed around a labeled dissection of the kidney.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
dissection
IPA
GB/daɪsˈɛkʃən/
US/daɪsˈɛkʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
dis - sec - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sec)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: dissection
- Plural: dissection, dissections
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
cadaver dissection
1/kədˈævɚ daɪsˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
dissection of a corpse
studying anatomy by dissecting a human body
Eksempler
- Cadaver dissection is a core part of many anatomy programs.
- The university requires training before students begin cadaver dissection.
- She felt nervous before her first cadaver dissection.
dissection kit
1/daɪsˈɛkʃən kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
set of dissection tools
a box of tools for dissection
Eksempler
- We were told to bring a dissection kit to the lab.
- Her dissection kit was missing the forceps.
- The school provided dissection kits for students who needed them.
dissection room
1/daɪsˈɛkʃən ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
technical
room where dissections are done
a room where students cut open specimens to study them
Eksempler
- They met outside the dissection room before the lab began.
- No food or drink is allowed in the dissection room.
- The dissection room has strict safety rules.
dissection table
1/daɪsˈɛkʃən tˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
table used for dissection
a special table for doing a dissection
Eksempler
- The specimen was placed on the dissection table.
- Each pair of students worked at a separate dissection table.
- They cleaned the dissection table after the lab.
frog dissection
1/fɹˈɑɡ daɪsˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
school dissection of a frog
cutting open a frog in science class to learn its parts
Eksempler
- Many students remember frog dissection from middle school.
- The teacher scheduled frog dissection for next Friday.
- Some parents asked the school to offer an alternative to frog dissection.
virtual dissection
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl daɪsˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
digital simulation of dissection
a dissection done on a computer
Eksempler
- The course uses virtual dissection to supplement lab work.
- Virtual dissection allows students to repeat the steps as many times as they need.
- Some schools replaced physical dissections with virtual dissection software.