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Definition of 'examine'

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"
       Synonyms: analyze analyse study canvass canvas
  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: see
  3. question or examine thoroughly and closely
       Synonyms: probe
  4. question closely
  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"
       Synonyms: test prove try try out essay


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