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systems analysis

–noun
1. the evaluation of an activity to identify its desired objectives and determine procedures for efficiently attaining them.
2. Computers. the methodical study of the data-processing needs of a business or department, together with recommendations for specific hardware and software installations.

Origin:
1950–55


systems analyst, noun
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sys·tems analysis   (sĭs'təmz)
n.  
  1. The study of an activity or procedure to determine the desired end and the most efficient method of obtaining this end.

  2. The act, process, or profession of systems analysis.

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Computing Dictionary

systems analysis job
Study of the design, specification, feasibility, cost, and implementation of a computer system for business. What a systems analyst does.
(1997-04-25)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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