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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    investigate inspect scrutinize analyze review assess evaluate study probe inquire research survey explore check test verify validate appraise audit examine check screen search look view observe consider weigh judge critique dissect parse interpret decipher decode unravel untangle solve resolve determine decide conclude deduce infer gather collect collate compare contrast weigh balance measure gauge size scan peruse browse skim scan read pore delve dig unearth discover find detect notice note mark spot identify recognize diagnose detect discern distinguish differentiate discriminate separate sort categorize classify group rank rate score grade evaluate estimate value price cost assess appraise.

    Meaning of Examine

    The primary meaning of the word "examine" is to thoroughly inspect or investigate something.

    Definitions

    • To thoroughly inspect or investigate something, especially in order to gain a deeper understanding or to assess its quality or condition.
    • To question someone closely, typically in order to gain information or to test their knowledge or understanding.
    • To conduct a formal or official inquiry or investigation into something.

    Etymology of Examine

    The word "examine" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "thoroughly" and "agmen" or "examinare", which is a combination of "ex" and "agmen" or "ex" and "minare", with "agmen" meaning "a driving" and "minare" meaning "to drive", the combined form "examinare" meaning "to drive out" or "to test".
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to test or try" and later with the meaning "to inspect or investigate".

    Example Uses

    • The doctor will examine the patient to determine the cause of their symptoms.
    • The committee will examine the proposal and make a recommendation.
    • The teacher will examine the student's work to assess their understanding of the material.
    • The detective will examine the evidence to solve the crime.
    • The researcher will examine the data to draw conclusions about the phenomenon.

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    Related Verbs

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