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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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   Learn the meaning of examine as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Examine can mean to look at or test something carefully, or to check someone's knowledge or skill in a subject.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb examine, which means to inspect, test, or inquire into something closely. See also related phrases and entries for examine.

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   Examine means to look at something very closely and usually with the purpose of making a judgment. If you go to see a doctor, the doctor will examine you to see if you are healthy. Examine can also mean “question.”

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   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. Synonyms: quiz. to test the knowledge, reactions, or qualifications of (a pupil, candidate, etc.), as by questions or assigning tasks.

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   Learn the meaning of examine as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Examine can mean to look at or test something carefully, or to check someone's knowledge or skill in a subject.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb examine in British and American English. Find out how to examine something, someone, or an idea, and see synonyms and related words.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb examine, with examples and synonyms. Find out how to use examine in different contexts, such as studying, checking, testing or questioning.