Definition of examine - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
observelook at something carefully to understand it
- The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope.
2.
analyzeconsider an idea or plan very carefully
- The committee examined the proposal before making a decision.
3.
academicUK test someone's knowledge through questions or tasksUK
- The students were examined on their knowledge of history.
4.
medicalcheck the health of someone by a doctor
- The doctor examined the patient for any signs of illness.
5.
interrogatequestion someone formally, especially in a legal context
- The lawyer examined the witness during the trial.
Expressions with examine
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question someone closely to verify facts
The detective cross-examined the suspect thoroughly.
initial questioning of a witness by their own lawyer
The examine-in-chief set the stage for the trial.
Origin of examine
Latin, examinare (to weigh or test)
Terms with examine included in their meaning
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verify accuracy
examine something to ensure accuracy or quality
casual inspection
examine or observe something briefly
actions
examine or inspect something briefly
analyze
examine similarities and differences
quality check
examine something to determine its quality or performance
medical examination
examine or treat using X-rays
examine
look at something to see what it is like
inspection
examine a situation for updates or information
inspection
examine or inspect closely
inspection
examine something carefully to ensure correctness
inspection
examine or search thoroughly
observation
examine something more carefully or in more detail
inspection
check or examine something
examine closely
examine or read something carefully
scrutinize
examine someone's appearance closely
selection
examine items carefully to select desired ones
review content
examine or review written material
quick examination
examine hastily or make a rapid survey
organization
examine items to organize or understand them
observation
examine something carefully to notice details
review
examine again for errors
examination
examine or study something
examine closely
study the nature or structure of something
examination
examine a subject in detail
Examples of examine in a sentence
The doctor examined the patient thoroughly. She examined the data thoroughly before the presentation. He examined the options carefully before investing. The professor will examine candidates orally. Doctors examine trainees before certification. The nurse will examine the child before the vaccination.
Specialists examine the athlete for potential injuries. The detective examined the suspect thoroughly. She examined him about the events of that night.
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- French:examiner, étudier, ...
- German:untersuchen, analysieren, ...
- Italian:esaminare, valutare, ...
- Spanish:examinar, analizar, ...
- Portuguese:examinar, estudar, ...
- Chinese:检查, 仔细审查, ...
- Japanese:観察する, 検討する, ...
- Arabic:فَحَصَ, دَرَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְחוֹן, לְהִיבָּחֵן, ...
- Russian:изучать, рассматривать, ...
- Ukrainian:оглядати, розглядати, ...
- Hindi:ध्यान से देखना, विचार करना, ...
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