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- DictionaryEx·am·ine/iɡˈzamən/
verb
- 1. inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly: "a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean"
- 2. test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks: "the colleges set standards by examining candidates"
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to test someone to see how much they know or how well they can do something: You'll be examined in three main areas: speaking, listening, and reading comprehension. examine verb [T] (CONSIDER) to consider a plan or an idea carefully: They have called a special meeting to examine the proposal. See also. cross-examine.
Definition of examine verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · to look at or into critically or methodically in order to find out the facts, condition, etc. of; investigate; inspect; scrutinize; inquire into. 2. to test by carefully questioning in order to find out the knowledge, skill, qualifications, etc. of (a student, witness, job applicant, etc.) SIMILAR WORDS: ˈscrutiˌnize.
Definitions of 'examine'. 1. If you examine something, you look at it carefully. [...] 2. If a doctor examines you, he or she looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are. [...] 3. If an idea, proposal, or plan is examined, it is considered very carefully.
1. to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine merchandise. 2. to observe, test, or investigate (a person's body or any part of it), esp. in order to evaluate general health or determine the cause of illness. 3. to inquire into or investigate: to examine one's motives.
Mar 9, 2024 · to observe or inspect carefully or critically. He examined the crime scene for clues. She examined the hair sample under a microscope. to check the health or condition of something or someone. The doctor examined the patient.
verb (used with object), ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing. to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine a prospective purchase. to observe, test, or investigate (a person's body or any part of it), especially in order to evaluate general health or determine the cause of illness. to inquire into or investigate: to examine one's motives.
