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examine

[ig-zam-in]

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verb (used with object)

examined, examining

to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
to examine a prospective purchase.
Synonyms: study, explore, probe, search, scrutinize, inspect
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.
to subject to legal inquisition; put to question in regard to conduct or to knowledge of facts; interrogate.
to examine a witness;
to examine a suspect.

examine

/ ɪɡˈzæmɪn /

verb

to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate
education to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests
law to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath
med to investigate the state of health of (a patient)

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Other Word Forms

examinable adjective
examining adjective
examiner noun
examinatorial adjective
examiningly adverb
preexamine verb (used with object)
preexaminer noun
subexaminer noun
superexaminer noun
unexaminable adjective
unexamined adjective
unexamining adjective
well-examined adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of examine¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Middle French examiner, from Latin exāmināre “to weigh, examine, test,” equivalent to exāmin- (stem of exāmen examen ) + -āre, infinitive ending

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Word History and Origins

Origin of examine¹

C14: from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre to weigh, from exāmen means of weighing; see _examen

Related Words

examination for discovery examinee

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