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单词 examining
释义

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

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 How to pronounce examine (audio)
adjective
examiner
ig-ˈzam-nər How to pronounce examine (audio)
-ˈza-mə-
noun

Synonyms

  • catechize
  • grill
  • interrogate
  • pump
  • query
  • question
  • quiz
  • sweat [slang]
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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

Kids Definition

examine

verb

ex·​am·​ine ig-ˈza-mən How to pronounce examine (audio)
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 How to pronounce examine (audio)
examined; examining -(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce examine (audio)

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

examining

verb

present participle of examine
1
as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • interrogating
  • questioning
  • quizzing
  • pumping
  • querying
  • catechizing
  • grilling
  • debriefing
  • sweating
  • harassing
  • picking the brains of
  • giving the third degree to
  • cross-examining
  • canvassing
  • cross-questioning
  • hounding
  • pestering
  • annoying
  • polling
  • canvasing
2
as in reviewing
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

  • reviewing
  • scanning
  • surveying
  • inspecting
  • analyzing
  • viewing
  • scrutinizing
  • auditing
  • watching
  • investigating
  • exploring
  • overseeing
  • studying
  • dissecting
  • conning
  • noticing
  • going over
  • researching
  • observing
  • combing
  • probing
  • perusing
  • overlooking
  • checking (out)
  • parsing
  • classifying
  • categorizing
  • plumbing
  • re-reviewing
  • resurveying
  • reinspecting
  • delving (into)
  • poring (over)
  • picking over
  • rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • missing
  • skimming
  • glancing (at or over)
3
as in investigating
to search through or into a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • investigating
  • exploring
  • researching
  • inspecting
  • probing
  • scanning
  • checking into
  • studying
  • viewing
  • perusing
  • delving (into)
  • checking up on
  • sifting
  • inquiring (into)
  • digging (into)
  • looking (into)
  • surfing
  • browsing
  • reinvestigating
  • cruising
  • skimming (through)
  • thumbing (through)
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