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dissection

[dih-sek-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈsɛk ʃən, daɪ- /




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Contrary to common belief, dissections were not illegal in Europe for most of modern history.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eisman launched a ruthlessly reasonable dissection of the U.S. financial system.

From Literature

Kahn’s most representational works are his least interesting; it’s in the careful dissection of his elements and the revelation of what we’re looking at that the most joy is found.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dynamic relationship of critique and metacritique, rational dissection and passionate assertion, made the Renaissance great.

From The Wall Street Journal

Your screenplay’s dissection of our modern culture is so complex.

From Salon