Examining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Examining is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of examine.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of examine.
More Meanings
- Tending to examine or engaged in close examination; studiously observant.
- examination
Example Sentences
It could be serious, my head needs urgent examining.
He was, as a little girl I know once said of a playfellow, "a very examining boy."
However, Mrs Avely had her eyes fixed upon Elinor in a very examining sort of way.
The auditing of the accounts, when the defendant was present, was nothing more than the examinings of the footings of the bookkeeper.
Word Forms
- examinings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include test, prove, try out, analyze, study, try.
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