Another word for break down

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Another word for break down

Verb

To analyze

dissect
1. To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study.
2. To examine, analyze, or criticize in minute detail:
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investigate
1. To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically:
2. To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
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examine
1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect:
2. To study or analyze:
3. To test or check the condition or health of:
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To overcome

conquer
1. To gain control of or subdue by military force:
2. To defeat in war:
3. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example):
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overwhelm
1. To surge over and submerge; engulf:
2. To defeat completely and decisively:
3. To affect deeply in mind or emotion:
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surmount
1. To overcome (an obstacle, for example); triumph over.
2. To ascend to the top of; climb:
3. To place something above; top:
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To malfunction

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