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Definition of Examine
1. Verb. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. "Sam and Sue examine the movie "; "Analyze your real motives"
Specialized synonyms: Anatomize, Diagnose, Name, Diagnose, Appraise, Survey, Survey, Compare, Check, Check Into, Check Out, Check Over, Check Up On, Go Over, Look Into, Suss Out, Assay, Reexamine, Review, Audit, Inspect, Scrutinise, Scrutinize, Screen, Follow, Trace, Investigate, Look Into, Sieve, Sift, Consider, Look At, View
Derivative terms: Analyser, Analysis, Analyst, Examination, Study
2. Verb. Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect. "The customs agents examine the bags for drugs "; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
Specialized synonyms: Search, X-ray, Candle, Autopsy, Auscultate, Survey, Glance Over, Rake, Run Down, Scan, Skim, Scan, Peruse, Scrutinise, Scrutinize, Size Up, Take Stock, Look, Search, Inspect, Check
Entails: Look
Derivative terms: Examination, Examiner
3. Verb. Question or examine thoroughly and closely. "The men examine for animals in the area"
Specialized synonyms: Enquire, Inquire, Investigate, Re-examine, Hear, Try
Generic synonyms: Investigate, Look Into
Derivative terms: Examination, Examination, Examination, Probe
4. Verb. Question closely.
Specialized synonyms: Quiz, Test, Cross Examine, Cross Question, Catechise, Catechize, Grill
Derivative terms: Examination, Examination, Examination, Examinee
5. Verb. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. ; "Test this recipe"
Generic synonyms: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Control, Verify, Float, Field-test
Derivative terms: Examination, Examination, Examination, Examiner, Test, Testing, Trial, Trier, Tryout
Definition of Examine
1. v. t. To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question.
Definition of Examine
1. Verb. To observe or inspect carefully or critically. ¹
2. Verb. To check the health or condition of something or someone. ¹
3. Verb. To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination. ¹
4. Verb. To interrogate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Examine
1. to inspect [v -INED, -INING, -INES] - See also: inspect
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