examining
ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ
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Definition of examining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

generalprocess of inspecting or analyzing something carefully
  • The examining of the evidence took several hours.
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Adjective

1.
observingactively looking at or inspecting something closely
  • The examining committee reviewed the project thoroughly.
inspecting observing scrutinizing
2.
analysisin the process of analyzing or investigating
  • The examining team is gathering data for the report.
investigating probing scrutinizing
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Expressions with examining

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room in a hospital for patient examinations
The doctor asked me to wait in the examining room.
entity that designs, runs and evaluates exams and certifies successful candidates
The national examining board is the main assessment authority for professional qualifications.
judge who leads formal investigation of a criminal case before trial
The examining magistrate ordered new forensic tests on the crime scene evidence.
engaged in examining one's own thoughts and feelings
She was self-examining her reactions to the news..
judicial officer who leads formal investigation of a case before trial
The examining judge ordered new forensic tests before sending the case to trial.

Origin of examining

Latin, examinare (to weigh, test)

Terms with examining included in their meaning

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process
act of examining similarities and differences
research
actively investigating or examining something
active examination
actively examining or inquiring into something
evaluation
the act of examining or assessing something
examination
act of examining something closely
close examination
act of examining something closely
instrument
device for examining substances or data
optometrist
professional examining eyes and prescribing lenses

Examples of examining in a sentence

  • The examining of the tissue samples continued late into the night.
  • The examining officer noted every detail.
  • An examining look was cast over the documents.
  • The examining committee reviewed the documents thoroughly.
  • An examining look was cast over the evidence.

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  1. French:examen, examinant, ...
  2. German:Untersuchung, prüfend, ...
  3. Italian:esame, di ispezione, ...
  4. Spanish:examen, inspector, ...
  5. Portuguese:exame, examinador, ...
  6. Chinese:检查, 正在检查的, ...
  7. Japanese:検査, 調査する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَحْص, فاحِص, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקָה, בּוֹדֵק, ...
  10. Russian:изучение, изучающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:огляд, екзаменаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:जाँच, अवलोकन, ...
examine
ɪɡˈzæmɪn

Definition of examine - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
observelook at something carefully to understand it
  • The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope.
analyze inspect scrutinize
2.
analyzeconsider an idea or plan very carefully
  • The committee examined the proposal before making a decision.
inspect scrutinize
3.
academicUKtest 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.
check inspect
5.
interrogatequestion someone formally, especially in a legal context
  • The lawyer examined the witness during the trial.
interrogate question
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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)

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.

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  1. French:examiner, étudier, ...
  2. German:untersuchen, analysieren, ...
  3. Italian:esaminare, valutare, ...
  4. Spanish:examinar, analizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:examinar, estudar, ...
  6. Chinese:检查, 仔细审查, ...
  7. Japanese:観察する, 検討する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَحَصَ, دَرَسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִבְחוֹן, לְהִיבָּחֵן, ...
  10. Russian:изучать, рассматривать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оглядати, розглядати, ...
  12. Hindi:ध्यान से देखना, विचार करना, ...
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