🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

metanálise

Pronunciation / Transliteration: me-ta-na-li-zi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Metaanalysis/ˌmɛt.ə.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #8500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A metanálise foi publicada na revista científica."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A quantitative statistical analysis that combines or integrates the results of multiple scientific studies addressing the same research question.

    "The researchers conducted a metaanalysis of clinical trials to determine the overall effectiveness of the new drug."
  2. 2

    A comprehensive evaluation that reviews and synthesizes previous research to identify overall trends, discrepancies, or strong effect sizes.

    "Her latest publication is a definitive metaanalysis on the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'meta-' (denoting 'transcending', 'comprehensive', or 'higher level') combined with 'analysis', originating from the Greek 'analysis' meaning 'a breaking up' or 'loosening'. The term was coined in the late 20th century, specifically popularized by statistician Gene Glass in 1976, to describe quantitative methods for combining results from multiple independent scientific studies.

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