examine
[ ig-zam-in ]
/ ɪgˈzæm ɪn /
verb (used with object), ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing.
to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine a prospective purchase.
to observe, test, or investigate (a person's body or any part of it), especially in order to evaluate general health or determine the cause of illness.
to inquire into or investigate: to examine one's motives.
to test the knowledge, reactions, or qualifications of (a pupil, candidate, etc.), as by questions or assigning tasks.
to subject to legal inquisition; put to question in regard to conduct or to knowledge of facts; interrogate: to examine a witness; to examine a suspect.
Origin of examine
1275–1325; Middle English < Middle French
examiner < Latin
exāmināre to weigh, examine, test, equivalent to
exāmin- (stem of
exāmen
examen) +
-āre infinitive ending
OTHER WORDS FROM examine
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British Dictionary definitions for examine
examine
/ (ɪɡˈzæmɪn) /
verb (tr)
to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate
education
to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests
law
to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath
med
to investigate the state of health of (a patient)
Derived forms of examine
examinable, adjective examiner, noun examining, adjectiveWord Origin for examine
C14: from Old French
examiner, from Latin
exāmināre to weigh, from
exāmen means of weighing; see
examen
Medical definitions for examine
examine
[ ĭg-zăm′ĭn ]
v.
To study or analyze an organic material.
To test or check the condition or health of.
To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises.