Examine: meaning, definitions and examples

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examine

[ ɪɡˈzæmɪn ]

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study

To inspect or scrutinize carefully in order to assess quality, condition, or accuracy.

Synonyms

analyze, evaluate, inspect, scrutinize

Examples of usage

He examined the document for any errors.
The scientist examined the specimen under a microscope.

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medical

To inspect a body part or the body as a whole for medical purposes.

Synonyms

assess, check, inspect

Examples of usage

The doctor examined the patient's abdomen for any signs of tenderness.
The dentist examined the patient's teeth for cavities.

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academic

A detailed inspection or investigation.

Synonyms

analysis, assessment, inspection, investigation

Examples of usage

The examination of the evidence revealed new insights into the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "examine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 examinar

🇮🇳 जाँचना

🇩🇪 untersuchen

🇮🇩 memeriksa

🇺🇦 оглядати

🇵🇱 badać

🇯🇵 調べる

🇫🇷 examiner

🇪🇸 examinar

🇹🇷 incelemek

🇰🇷 검사하다

🇸🇦 فحص

🇨🇿 zkoumat

🇸🇰 skúmať

🇨🇳 检查

🇸🇮 pregledati

🇮🇸 rannsaka

🇰🇿 тексеру

🇬🇪 გამოკვლევა

🇦🇿 yoxlamaq

🇲🇽 examinar

Word origin

The word 'examine' originated from the Latin word 'examinare', which means 'to weigh, ponder'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'examine' evolved to represent the act of inspecting or scrutinizing something closely. The usage of 'examine' has remained consistent in its meaning of careful assessment or evaluation.