Examined: meaning, definitions and examples

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examined

 

[ ɪɡˈzæmɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Examined is the simple past tense of 'examine', which means to inspect or scrutinize carefully. This action usually involves looking at something closely in order to understand its structure, condition, or quality.

Synonyms

analyzed, inspected, scrutinized, studied.

Examples of usage

  • She examined the evidence carefully before making a decision.
  • The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.
  • He examined every detail of the painting.
  • They examined the financial statements for inconsistencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "examined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 examinado

🇮🇳 जांच की गई

🇩🇪 untersucht

🇮🇩 diperiksa

🇺🇦 досліджений

🇵🇱 zbadany

🇯🇵 調査された

🇫🇷 examiné

🇪🇸 examinado

🇹🇷 incelenmiş

🇰🇷 조사된

🇸🇦 تم فحصه

🇨🇿 zkoumaný

🇸🇰 preskúmaný

🇨🇳 检查过的

🇸🇮 preverjen

🇮🇸 skoðaður

🇰🇿 тексерілген

🇬🇪 გამოძიებული

🇦🇿 tədqiq edilmiş

🇲🇽 examinado

Etymology

The word 'examine' traces its origins back to the late Middle English, derived from the Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to test'. The Latin term itself stems from 'examen', meaning 'a weighing' or 'a test'. This Latin root is related to 'agger', meaning 'to carry' or 'to add'. Over time, 'examine' evolved to take on a broader meaning, encompassing not just weighing but also inspecting or analyzing something in detail. The transition from Latin to Middle English shows a shift in usage towards more cognitive processes of investigation and understanding. By the 15th century, 'examine' began to appear in English literature, often in academic or formal contexts, and has maintained this connotation into modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,485, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.