Examine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Examine is a verb meaning To observe or inspect carefully or critically.
Meaning
To observe or inspect carefully or critically.
More Meanings
- To check the health or condition of something or someone.
- To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
- To interrogate.
- (informal) An act of examining.
Example Sentences
The doctor examined the patient.
The witness was examined under oath.
He examined the crime scene for clues.
She examined the hair sample under a microscope.
Word Forms
- examines
- examining
- examined
- examin
Synonyms for examine
Depending on context, synonyms include undersee, analyze, check, inspect, thresh, luster.
Antonyms for examine
Common opposites include ignore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include test, prove, try out, analyze, study, try.
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