examine

verb

ex·am·ine ig-ˈza-mən How to pronounce examine (audio)

examined; examining ig-ˈzam-niŋ How to pronounce examine (audio)

-ˈza-mə-

transitive verb

: to inspect closely

: to test the condition of

: to inquire into carefully : investigate

: to interrogate closely

examine a prisoner

: to test by questioning in order to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge

intransitive verb

: to make or give an examination

examinable

ig-ˈza-mə-nə-bəl How to pronounce examine (audio)

adjective

examiner

ig-ˈzam-nər How to pronounce examine (audio)

-ˈza-mə-

noun

Example Sentences

An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books. The police examined the evidence carefully. You should have your eyes examined. He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him.

Recent Examples on the Web Etowah County prosecutors dispute those claims, but neither a judge nor a jury has had an opportunity to examine the evidence.

al, 7 Sep. 2022 But going after doctors would be difficult unless the state granted the board greater freedom to examine medical records without patient approval, according to the board’s analysis of AB2098.

Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Since then, federal courts have gained more legal authority to examine evidence and question witnesses, and to address claims related to state-level elections, said Kevin Johnson, executive director of the Election Reformers Network.

Kathleen Foody, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 The event will give residents a chance to examine the plan and meet with Village officials and members of the consultants contracted to develop it.

Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The researchers are working on a follow-up study to examine whether the AI can detect Parkinson’s earlier than conventional methods that rely on subjective assessments by experts.

Casey Ross And Katie Palmer, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 The opportunity to examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2022 Many people feel failed by their options, says Swift, yet there’s little effort to examine the issue further.

Sarah Sloat, Wired, 15 Aug. 2022 Although Hawthorne rebuffed the request by investigators to examine one of her machines, a clerk in nearby Irving Township handed one over to the pair despite state and federal laws that limit who can access them.

Patrick Marley And Tom Hamburger, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	examines
释义	examine verb ex·am·ine ig-ˈza-mən examined; examining ig-ˈzam-niŋ -ˈza-mə- transitive verb 1 a : to inspect closely b : to test the condition of c : to inquire into carefully : investigate 2 a : to interrogate closely examine a prisoner b : to test by questioning in order to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge intransitive verb : to make or give an examination examinable ig-ˈza-mə-nə-bəl adjective examiner ig-ˈzam-nər -ˈza-mə- noun Synonyms catechize grill interrogate pump query question quiz sweat [slang] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books. The police examined the evidence carefully. You should have your eyes examined. He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him. Recent Examples on the Web Etowah County prosecutors dispute those claims, but neither a judge nor a jury has had an opportunity to examine the evidence. al, 7 Sep. 2022 But going after doctors would be difficult unless the state granted the board greater freedom to examine medical records without patient approval, according to the board’s analysis of AB2098. Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Since then, federal courts have gained more legal authority to examine evidence and question witnesses, and to address claims related to state-level elections, said Kevin Johnson, executive director of the Election Reformers Network. Kathleen Foody, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022 The event will give residents a chance to examine the plan and meet with Village officials and members of the consultants contracted to develop it. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The researchers are working on a follow-up study to examine whether the AI can detect Parkinson’s earlier than conventional methods that rely on subjective assessments by experts. Casey Ross And Katie Palmer, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 The opportunity to examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2022 Many people feel failed by their options, says Swift, yet there’s little effort to examine the issue further. Sarah Sloat, Wired, 15 Aug. 2022 Although Hawthorne rebuffed the request by investigators to examine one of her machines, a clerk in nearby Irving Township handed one over to the pair despite state and federal laws that limit who can access them. Patrick Marley And Tom Hamburger, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French examiner, from Latin examinare, from examen First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing examine re-examine re-examine Kids Definition examine verb ex·am·ine ig-ˈza-mən examined; examining 1 : to look at or check carefully He had his eyes examined. 2 : to question closely The police examined a witness. Medical Definition examine verb ex·am·ine ig-ˈzam-ən examined; examining -(ə-)niŋ transitive verb : to inspect or test for evidence of disease or abnormality the doctor examined the young men and found them in perfect health intransitive verb : to make or give an examination the doctor will examine at the infirmary Legal Definition examine transitive verb ex·am·ine examined; examining 1 : to investigate or inspect closely examine the title compare audit 2 : to question closely especially in a court proceeding compare depose examines verb present tense third-person singular of examine 1 as in interrogates to put a series of questions to the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance interrogates questions quizzes pumps grills queries catechizes gives the third degree to picks the brains of sweats debriefs harasses annoys cross-examines pesters canvases canvasses hounds cross-questions polls 2 as in inspects to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it Synonyms & Similar Words inspects scans surveys reviews analyzes scrutinizes explores views investigates oversees audits dissects watches cons goes over studies notices overlooks checks (out) peruses researches parses observes categorizes classifies plumbs combs probes resurveys delves (into) pores (over) picks over reinspects rereviews Antonyms & Near Antonyms misses skims glances (at or over) 3 as in explores to search through or into a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency Synonyms & Similar Words explores investigates researches inspects checks into probes scans checks up on delves (into) looks (into) inquires (into) peruses digs (into) sifts studies surfs views browses reinvestigates skims (through) thumbs (through) cruises
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examine

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