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- pronunciation:
- ihg
zae
mihn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
examines, examining, examined |
| definition 1: |
to look at closely and carefully.
We examined an insect with a magnifying glass.- synonyms:
- investigate, probe, scan, scrutinize, study, survey
- similar words:
- analyze, assess, check, comb, evaluate, explore, inspect, observe, plumb, scope, search, sift, test, view
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| definition 2: |
to test by asking questions.
The teacher examined the students in history.- synonyms:
- quiz, test
- similar words:
- analyze, grill, interrogate, question
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| related words: |
censor, contemplate, criticize, dissect, investigate, judge, monitor, proof, research, review, scan, smell, treat, try, view, watch |
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| derivations: |
examinable (adj.), examiner (n.) |
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