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examine

exa·mine

UK/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ US/ɪˈɡzæmɪn/ fairly common informal

verb

1.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

  • “analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”
  • “analyze the evidence in a criminal trial”
  • “analyze your real motives”
2.

observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

  • “The customs agent examined the baggage”
  • “I must see your passport before you can enter the country”
Synonyms
5.

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

  • “This approach has been tried with good results”
  • “Test this recipe”

Origin

From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.

Phrases

  • look at

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