"analysis paralysis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From analysis + paralysis. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|analysis|paralysis}} analysis + paralysis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} analysis paralysis (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being unable to make a decision due to the availability of too much information which must be processed in order for the decision to be made. Wikipedia link: analysis paralysis Tags: uncountable Synonyms: paralysis by analysis Related terms: extinction by instinct
    Sense id: en-analysis_paralysis-en-noun-8y~ARanh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English rhyming compounds, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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