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   Ex·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" Similar inspectsurveyscrutinizelook atlook intoinquire intostudyinvestigatescansiftdelve intodig intoexploreprobecheck outconsiderappraiseweighweigh upanalyzereviewvetsubject to an examination
   • 2. test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks: "the colleges set standards by examining candidates" Similar testquizquestionset an examination forassessappraise
   • 3. formally question (a witness) in court. Similar interrogateput questions toask questions ofquizquestioncross-examinecross-questioncatechizegive the third degree toprobesound outinformal:grillpumpput through the wringerput through the mangle

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French examiner, from Latin examinare ‘weigh, test’, from examen ‘examination’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. examinable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › examineExamine - definition of examine by The Free Dictionary

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   Define examine. examine synonyms, examine pronunciation, examine translation, English dictionary definition of examine. tr.v. ex·am·ined , ex·am·in·ing , ex·am·ines 1. a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues. b. To study or analyze: examine...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › examinersEXAMINE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   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.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › examine_vexamine, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb examine mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb examine , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › examineexamine - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › examineexamine definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Add to word list. to look at someone or something very carefully, especially to try to discover something: She picked up the knife and examined it carefully. He was examined by a doctor as soon as he arrived. formal. to test someone to see how much he or she knowsor how well he or shecan do something:

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › examineexamine | definition in the Cambridge Essential English ...

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   / ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ examining | examined. to look at someone or something very carefully, especially to try to discover something: She picked up the knife and examined it carefully. He was examined by a doctor as soon as he arrived. formal. to test someone to see how much they know or how well they can do something:

8. www.wordsmyth.netexamine | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   ex·am·ine. pronunciation: ihg zae mihn. features: Word Combinations ( verb ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. learn, literature, physics, school, science. The meaning of examine. Definition of examine. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.