systems analysis
"Systems analysis" involves understanding and improving complex systems by examining their components and interactions.
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Definition
B2Computing
(technical)The process of examining a computer system to understand its components and interactions for the purpose of improving efficiency and meeting business needs.
Example
- The IT team conducted systems analysis to identify the software requirements for the new project.
B2Management
(technical, business)A methodical approach to evaluating and optimizing organizational processes by studying their components and interactions.
Example
- Systems analysis helped the company streamline its workflow and reduce operational costs.
B2Engineering
(technical)The study of a system's components and their interactions to improve performance and achieve specific engineering goals.
Example
- Engineers performed systems analysis on the manufacturing process to enhance productivity.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "systems analysis":
systems analystsystems theorysurface analysissystems biologyalgebraic analysis