grasped β to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
analyzed β to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize): to analyze an argument.
considered β A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
contemplated β to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
deliberated β carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
mastered β a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something: a master of six languages; to be master of one's fate.
meditated β to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.
pondered β to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
studied β marked by or suggestive of conscious effort; not spontaneous or natural; affected: studied simplicity.
classified β Classified information or documents are officially secret.
codified β to reduce (laws, rules, etc.) to a code.
compressed β Compressed air or gas is squeezed into a small space or container and is therefore at a higher pressure than normal. It is used especially as a source of power for machines.
condensed β A condensed book, explanation, or piece of information has been made shorter, usually by including only the most important parts.
cut β If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
decreased β Simple past tense and past participle of decrease.
inventoried β a complete listing of merchandise or stock on hand, work in progress, raw materials, finished goods on hand, etc., made each year by a business concern.
