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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

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   What does carefully examine mean?

   • to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully examine something This study sets out to examine in detail the possible effects of climate change. Her new show critically examines the relationship between the arts and popular culture. This important issue must be carefully examined.

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   What does examinar mean?

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   What is the meaning of exam?

   • , ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing. 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 examine one's motives.

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   The verb examine means to study something carefully and in great detail. You can examine a book, a painting, a person’s face and so on. Right now, you are examining the meaning of examine. Examine means to look at something very closely and usually with the purpose of making a judgment.

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