examine
to inspect or scrutinize carefully: 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 inquire into or investigate: to examine one's motives.
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.
Origin of examine
1Other words for examine
Other words from examine
- ex·am·in·a·ble, adjective
- ex·am·i·na·to·ri·al [ig-zam-uh-nuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-], /ɪgˌzæm ə nəˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjective
- ex·am·in·er, noun
- ex·am·in·ing·ly, adverb
- pre·ex·am·ine, verb (used with object), pre·ex·am·ined, pre·ex·am·in·ing.
- pre·ex·am·in·er, noun
- sub·ex·am·in·er, noun
- su·per·ex·am·in·er, noun
- un·ex·am·in·a·ble, adjective
- un·ex·am·ined, adjective
- un·ex·am·in·ing, adjective
- well-ex·am·ined, adjective
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How to use examine in a sentence
Sandy Myers, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation, said a truck “hit a bridge over I-81, and now we have to examine the bridge.”
I-81 closed near Harrisonburg after truck strikes overpass | Dana Hedgpeth | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostThe researchers examined a data set of all North Atlantic landfalling hurricanes between 1967 and 2018.
Hurricanes might not be losing steam as fast as they used to | Scott K. Johnson | November 11, 2020 | Ars TechnicaThe first thing you want to do is take a step back and examine your current relationship with that thing that’s potentially problematic.
How to detox from election anxiety, according to mental health experts | Allyson Chiu | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostAccording to Bryson, orbital distance is a useful metric when you’re examining one specific star.
Half the Milky Way’s sun-like stars could be home to Earth-like planets | Neel Patel | November 6, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewIn a new story, Andrew Keatts examined Gloria’s pledge to lead San Diego like a big city.
Morning Report: Gloria Dreams of Big City Moves | Voice of San Diego | November 6, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
Inside the wax floored examining room, I sat up on the powder blue table with my shirt off.
Then as now, the majority of Americans had little interest in examining the nuclear sword of Damocles their fear had wrought.
How a War-Weary Vet Created ‘The Twilight Zone’ | Rich Goldstein | November 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAlmost like examining every game developer and game publication for signs of being “corrupted by the feminist agenda.”
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage | Arthur Chu | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd so the visitor, feeling a little self-conscious, starts examining individual images.
If, upon examining the Palmer conundrum, the answer occurs to you, call (301) 243-9800.
The two-thirds objective should be used as a finder, while the one-sixth is reserved for examining details.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddA minikin three-and-a-half-feet Colonel, being one day at the drill, was examining a strapper of six feet four.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various"You used to carry your tobacco in a rubber pouch," said Edna, picking up the pouch and examining the needlework.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinI agreed, and had five days left, which I determined to spend in carefully examining Valparaiso and its environs.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferShe was examining the ornament on the back of which was carved a miniature bar of music, with three or four notes.
The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
British Dictionary definitions for examine
/ (ɪɡˈzæmɪn) /
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)
Origin of examine
1Derived forms of examine
- examinable, adjective
- examiner, noun
- examining, adjective
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