in the last analysis
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/ɪn ðə lɑːst əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
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When everything relevant has been considered.
Examples
In the last analysis, the cost was too high.
In the last analysis, evidence must decide the case.
The choice is, in the last analysis, hers.
The scheme failed because, in the last analysis, no one funded it.
In the last analysis, trust matters most.
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ultimately
when all is said and done
Meanings
Examples
In the last analysis, trust matters most.
In the last analysis, the cost was too high.
The choice is, in the last analysis, hers.
In the last analysis, evidence must decide the case.
The scheme failed because, in the last analysis, no one funded it.
Similar words
ultimately
when all is said and done
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Etymology
Analysis refers to examining a matter in parts. the last analysis is the final assessment.
FAQ
What does in the last analysis mean?
In the last analysis means when everything is considered.
When is in the last analysis used?
It introduces a decisive fact or final conclusion.
How does in the last analysis differ from ultimately?
Ultimately is shorter. in the last analysis stresses careful assessment.
How is in the last analysis used in a sentence?
In the last analysis, trust matters most.
Is in the last analysis formal?
Yes, it is relatively formal.
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