examine
examine definition
ex·am·ine (eg zam′ən, ig-)
transitive verb examined -·ined, examining -·in·ing
- to look at or into critically or methodically in order to find out the facts, condition, etc. of; investigate; inspect; scrutinize; inquire into
- to test by carefully questioning in order to find out the knowledge, skill, qualifications, etc. of (a student, witness, job applicant, etc.)
Etymology: ME examinen < OFr examiner < L examinare, to weigh, ponder, examine < examen, tongue of a balance, examination < ex-, out + base of agere, to lead, move: see act
Related Forms:
- examinable ex·am′·i·nable adjective
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