examine

Speech parts

1. examine - Noun

2. examine - Verb

Meaning

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.

To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

study test investigate explore probe analyze scrutinize question consider try review prove survey check observe
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Antonyms

miss echo ricochet support back appearance
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Hypernyms

judge question investigate evaluate query pass judgment

Hyponyms

x-ray name control view test grill

Phrases with the word

examine with examine closely examine cursorily examine thoroughly closely examine

Derivatives

examined examining

Examples

analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare Source: Internet

analyze the evidence in a criminal trial Source: Internet

analyze your real motives Source: Internet

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The customs agent examined the baggage Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

examinationless examinator examinatorial examine closely examine cursorily examine thoroughly