Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Functions (hierarchy name)
4. functions (activities)
5. [functions by general context]
6. analytical functions
7. analysis

Anotations

Scope note:

The application of testing methods to materials or objects in order to analyze their composition and manufacture. In a conservation science context, this may refer to movable art works and artifactual objects in a conservation lab. For a broader range of testing methods, prefer "scientific analysis."