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- pronunciation:
- ihg
zae
mihn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
examines, examining, examined |
definition 1: |
to inspect or evaluate thoroughly.
The archaeologist examined the coins that were found on the site.The detective examined the fingerprints.- synonyms:
- investigate, peruse, probe, scan, scrutinize, study, survey
- similar words:
- analyze, assess, audit, check, comb, evaluate, explore, inspect, observe, overlook, plumb, scope, scour, search, sift, test, view
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definition 2: |
to test by asking questions or posing problems for solution.
The students will be examined on all aspects of the material covered in the course.The committee examined each candidate before making a decision.- synonyms:
- quiz, test
- similar words:
- analyze, catechize, grill, interrogate, question
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definition 3: |
to inspect (a body or body part), esp. in order to ascertain general health or cause of illness.
The doctor examined my sore foot.- similar words:
- assess, check, diagnose, explore, inspect
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definition 4: |
in law, to formally interrogate.
Do you wish to examine this witness?- synonyms:
- interrogate, question
- similar words:
- cross-examine, grill, hear, query, quiz
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related words: |
canvass, censor, contemplate, criticize, deliberate, dissect, essay, inquire, investigate, judge, mine, monitor, proof, research, review, scan, smell, sound, think, treat, try, view, watch |
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derivations: |
examinable (adj.), examiner (n.) |
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