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Text Analysis

Definition

Text analysis refers to the process of extracting meaningful information from written text by analyzing its content, structure, and context.

Analogy

Imagine text analysis as dissecting a book to understand its themes, characters, and plot. Just like how you break down a story into different elements to gain insights, text analysis breaks down written text to uncover valuable information.

Related terms

Natural Language Processing (NLP): A branch of artificial intelligence that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language.

Sentiment Analysis: The process of determining the emotional tone or sentiment expressed in a piece of text.

Word Frequency Analysis: Analyzing the frequency at which specific words appear in a given text.

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