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Meaning of 'examine'
Meaning of 'examine' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Examine 
[ v. t.]
- To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully
with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to
inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a
fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material
substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to
inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to
examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a
proposition, theory, or question. [ v. t.]- To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.
Meaning of 'examine' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. examine [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Example in sentence:
- analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare;
- analyze the evidence in a criminal trial;
- analyze your real motives
Meaning (2):
- observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
- observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
Example in sentence:
- I must see your passport before you can enter the country;
- The customs agent examined the baggage
Meaning (3):
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example in sentence:
- Test this recipe;
- This approach has been tried with good results
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