Added 3 October 2026
examine
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ verb
In Latin: scīscitor, speculor, scrūtor Wiktionary
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To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
He examined the crime scene for clues.
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To check the health or condition of something or someone.
The doctor examined the patient.
- To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
noun
- An act of examining.
Origin
From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.
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