examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
examined
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past participleof examine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof examine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
examineverb (used with object)to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
Example Sentences
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One examined metabolism, while the other explored neural connections, yet both showed that radial glia do not make their decisions in isolation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
An MoD spokesperson said the government had examined "tens of thousands of documents to address long-standing questions from veterans about blood and urine testing policies during the nuclear testing programme".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The researchers then examined a large database containing information about different cell types in young, old and diseased human livers.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
A review by the force's Directorate of Professional Standards examined its handling of three reports she made against Allchorne between 1991 and 2018.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Three days later, Nathan examined the green tips of the modern kernels, which were pushing out of the topsoil in the cornfield.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
