examine definition - Dictionary

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ex·am·ine [ ig zámmin ] (past and past participle ex·am·ined, present participle ex·am·in·ing, 3rd person present singular ex·am·ines)

transitive verb

Definition:

1. study something: to inspect or study somebody or something in detail

examine the scene for fingerprints

2. investigate something: to analyze something in order to understand or expose it

examine your conscience

3. education test somebody: to test the knowledge or ability of somebody by giving written, oral, or practical examinations

4. medicine inspect condition of patient: to inspect a patient in order to determine his or her condition or health

examined by a qualified physician

5. law interrogate witness: to ask questions of a witness or other party to a case in a court of law

[14th century. Via French< Latin examinare "weigh" < examen "weighing out" < exigere (see exact)]

ex·am·in·a·ble adjective

ex·am·in·ee [ ig zàmmə n ] noun

ex·am·in·er noun