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(ɪgzæmɪn)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense examines, present participle examining, past tense, past participle examined

1. verb

If you examine something, you look at it carefully.

He examined her passport and stamped it. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: inspect, test, consider, study More Synonyms of examine

examination (ɪgzæmɪneɪʃən)Word forms: plural examinations variable noun

The Navy is to carry out an examination of the wreck tomorrow. [+ of]

They have also searched offices and taken away documents for examination.

Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: inspection, testing, study, research More Synonyms of examine

2. verb

If a doctor examines you, he or she looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are.

Another doctor examined her and could still find nothing wrong. [VERB noun]

He was examined again and then prescribed a different herbal medicine. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: check, analyse, check over More Synonyms of examine

examination variable noun

He was later discharged after an examination at Westminster Hospital.

Further examination is needed to exclude the chance of disease.

Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine

3. verb

If an idea, proposal, or plan is examined, it is considered very carefully.

I have given the matter much thought, examining all the possible alternatives. [VERB noun]

The plans will be examined by E.U. environment ministers. [be VERB-ed]

examination variable noun

The proposal requires careful examination and consideration.

Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine

Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine

4. verb [usually passive]

If you are examined, you are given a formal test in order to show your knowledge of a subject.

...learning to cope with the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers. [being V-ed]

Synonyms: test, question, assess, quiz More Synonyms of examine

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examine in British English

(ɪɡˈzæmɪn)

verb (transitive)

to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate

2. education

to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests

3. law

to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath

4. medicine

to investigate the state of health of (a patient)

Derived forms

examinable (exˈaminable)

adjective

examinability (exˌamˈinaˈbility)

noun

examiner (exˈaminer)

noun

examining (exˈamining)

adjective

Word origin

C14: from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre to weigh, from exāmen means of weighing; see examen

examine in American English

(ɛgˈzæmən; ɪgˈzæmən)

verb transitiveWord forms: exˈamined or exˈamining

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.)

SIMILAR WORDS: ˈscrutiˌnize

Derived forms

examinable (exˈaminable)

adjective

Word origin

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 act1

Examples of 'examine' in a sentence
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It also pays to carefully examine any medication the patient is taking.An onboard doctor examined him, and he slept for a few hours.Ministers have been examining proposals to ban all-out strikes in certain industries, which could force workers to maintain a skeleton service during walkouts.The inspectors strokes would arrive to examine your kit again.You may want to listen carefully and examine what your opinion is.Would he also ask that his doctor examine him on a wavy examination table?But cops are examining the case again following a recommendation last year.They think the squatting woman is about to be examined by a doctor.His new system would make sure all new applicants are examined by a doctor.The day after that, she came back again and examined it anew.

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examine

British English: examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ VERB

If you examine something, you look at it or consider it carefully.

He examined her passport.

American English: examine
Arabic: يَفْحَصُ يستجوب
Brazilian Portuguese: examinar
Chinese: 考试
Croatian: pregledati
Czech: zkoumat
Danish: undersøge
Dutch: onderzoeken
European Spanish: examinar inspeccionar
Finnish: tutkia tarkastella
French: examiner
German: untersuchen
Greek: εξετάζω
Italian: esaminare
Japanese: 試験する
Korean: 조사하다
Norwegian: undersøke
Polish: zbadać
European Portuguese: examinar
Romanian: a examina
Russian: осматривать
Latin American Spanish: examinar indagar
Swedish: undersöka
Thai: ตรวจสอบ
Turkish: incelemek
Ukrainian: досліджувати
Vietnamese: kiểm tra

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Chinese translation of 'examine'

examine

(ɪɡˈzæmɪn)

vt

(= inspect) [object, plan, accounts] 检(檢)查 (jiǎnchá)
(Scol, Univ) 对(對) ... 进(進)行测(測)验(驗) (duì ... jìnxíng cèyàn)
(Med) 检(檢)查 (jiǎnchá)

1 (verb) in the sense of inspect

Definition

to inspect carefully or in detail

He examined her passport and stamped it.

Synonyms

inspect

Each hotel is inspected once a year.

test

Test the temperature of the water with your wrist.

consider

Consider how much you can afford to pay.

study

I invite every citizen to carefully study the document.

check

research

They research the needs of both employers and staff.

review

He reviewed the troops.

survey

He pushed himself to his feet and surveyed the room.

investigate

Gas officials are investigating the cause of the explosion.

explore

The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument.

probe

The more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became.

analyse

We haven't had time to analyse those samples yet.

scan

She scanned the advertisement pages of the newspaper.

vet

He was not allowed to read any book until his father had vetted it.

check out

ponder

He didn't waste time pondering the question.

look over

look at

sift through

work over

pore over

appraise

scrutinize

She scrutinized his features.

peruse

She was perusing a copy of Life magazine.

take stock of

assay

She sat down and assayed me with her large brown eyes.

recce (slang)

look at carefully

go over or through

2 (verb) in the sense of check

Definition

to investigate a patient's state of health

The doctor examined her, but could find nothing wrong.

Synonyms

check

Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.

Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it.

analyse

This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life.

check over

3 (verb) in the sense of test

Definition

to test a person's knowledge of a subject by written or oral questions

the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers

Synonyms

test

He tested him on verbs and gave him a forfeit for each one he got wrong.

question

assess

The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.

quiz

evaluate

Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs.

appraise

Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.

catechize

4 (verb) in the sense of question

Definition

to formally question someone on oath

I was called and examined as a witness.

Synonyms

question

A man is being questioned by police.

quiz

Detectives quizzed them for four hours before they were released.

interrogate

I interrogated everyone who was even slightly involved.

cross-examine

The accused's lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine him.

grill (informal)

give the third degree to (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of analyse

Definition

to break (something) down into its components

We haven't had time to analyse those samples yet.

Synonyms

break down,

consider,

study,

separate,

divide,

resolve,

dissolve,

dissect,

think through,

assay,

anatomize

in the sense of analyse

Definition

to psychoanalyse (someone)

This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life.

Synonyms

examine,

test,

study,

research,

judge,

estimate,

survey,

investigate,

interpret,

evaluate,

inspect,

work over

in the sense of appraise

Definition

to assess the worth, value, or quality of

Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.

Synonyms

assess,

judge,

review,

estimate,

survey,

price,

rate,

value,

evaluate,

inspect,

gauge,

size up (informal),

eye up,

assay,

recce (slang)

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单词	examine
释义	Trends of examine View usage for: examine (ɪgzæmɪn) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense examines, present participle examining, past tense, past participle examined 1. verb If you examine something, you look at it carefully. He examined her passport and stamped it. [VERB noun] Synonyms: inspect, test, consider, study More Synonyms of examine examination (ɪgzæmɪneɪʃən)Word forms: plural examinations variable noun The Navy is to carry out an examination of the wreck tomorrow. [+ of] They have also searched offices and taken away documents for examination. Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: inspection, testing, study, research More Synonyms of examine 2. verb If a doctor examines you, he or she looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are. Another doctor examined her and could still find nothing wrong. [VERB noun] He was examined again and then prescribed a different herbal medicine. [VERB noun] Synonyms: check, analyse, check over More Synonyms of examine examination variable noun He was later discharged after an examination at Westminster Hospital. Further examination is needed to exclude the chance of disease. Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine 3. verb If an idea, proposal, or plan is examined, it is considered very carefully. I have given the matter much thought, examining all the possible alternatives. [VERB noun] The plans will be examined by E.U. environment ministers. [be VERB-ed] examination variable noun The proposal requires careful examination and consideration. Synonyms: checkup, analysis, going-over [informal], exploration More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: exam, test, research, paper More Synonyms of examine Synonyms: questioning, inquiry, probe, quizzing More Synonyms of examine 4. verb [usually passive] If you are examined, you are given a formal test in order to show your knowledge of a subject. ...learning to cope with the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers. [being V-ed] Synonyms: test, question, assess, quiz More Synonyms of examine More Synonyms of examine examine in British English (ɪɡˈzæmɪn) verb (transitive) 1. to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate 2. education to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests 3. law to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath 4. medicine to investigate the state of health of (a patient) Derived forms examinable (exˈaminable) adjective examinability (exˌamˈinaˈbility) noun examiner (exˈaminer) noun examining (exˈamining) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre to weigh, from exāmen means of weighing; see examen examine in American English (ɛgˈzæmən; ɪgˈzæmən) verb transitiveWord forms: exˈamined or exˈamining 1. to look at or into critically or methodically in order to find out the facts, condition, etc. of; investigate; inspect; scrutinize; inquire into 2. to test by carefully questioning in order to find out the knowledge, skill, qualifications, etc. of (a student, witness, job applicant, etc.) SIMILAR WORDS: ˈscrutiˌnize Derived forms examinable (exˈaminable) adjective Word origin 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 act1 Examples of 'examine' in a sentence examine It also pays to carefully examine any medication the patient is taking. Times, Sunday Times (2016) An onboard doctor examined him, and he slept for a few hours. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Ministers have been examining proposals to ban all-out strikes in certain industries, which could force workers to maintain a skeleton service during walkouts. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The inspectors strokes would arrive to examine your kit again. Times, Sunday Times (2007) You may want to listen carefully and examine what your opinion is. Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001) Would he also ask that his doctor examine him on a wavy examination table? Times, Sunday Times (2012) But cops are examining the case again following a recommendation last year. The Sun (2010) They think the squatting woman is about to be examined by a doctor. Times, Sunday Times (2012) His new system would make sure all new applicants are examined by a doctor. The Sun (2012) The day after that, she came back again and examined it anew. Clerk, Jayana & Siegel, Ruth Modern Literatures of the Non-Western World: Where the Waters Are Born (1995) When treating the pain, examine carefully for tender points and treat these. Lewith, George & Horn, Sandra Drug-Free Pain Relief (1987) To answer that question, one must carefully examine their detailed arguments and interpretations of specific passages. Christianity Today (2000) The rooms were carefully examined, and results all pointed to an abominable crime. Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) Physical examination Your doctor will also examine you for additional clues. Petch, Dr Michael BMA Family Doctor Guide - Heart Disease (1989) If your friendly financial expert produces a magic wand, examine it very carefully indeed. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Here, a public health doctor examines the lining of eyelids. Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) It was set up almost three years ago to streamline the planning process for big infrastructure projects but has only begun formally examining two proposals. Times, Sunday Times (2011) He was trapped when police examined the case again and found a DNA match to him. The Sun (2011) This is when I strip back the dead leaves and branches and get to examine the groundwork again. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I examine the app again and it shows me Instagram photos of men with facial hair in the cafe. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There was little sleep for the shipyard representatives, who moved throughout the ship examining, testing and adjusting. Eaton, John P & Haas, Charles A Titanic - Destination disaster (1987) Test cricket can examine bravery, it can expose technical frailties, and it can take players into new territory. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Sunday morning forced a change of heart: instead, the remains were preserved beneath a concrete shell against the day when they could be examined again. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages examine British English: examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ VERB If you examine something, you look at it or consider it carefully. He examined her passport. American English: examine Arabic: يَفْحَصُ يستجوب Brazilian Portuguese: examinar Chinese: 考试 Croatian: pregledati Czech: zkoumat Danish: undersøge Dutch: onderzoeken European Spanish: examinar inspeccionar Finnish: tutkia tarkastella French: examiner German: untersuchen Greek: εξετάζω Italian: esaminare Japanese: 試験する Korean: 조사하다 Norwegian: undersøke Polish: zbadać European Portuguese: examinar Romanian: a examina Russian: осматривать Latin American Spanish: examinar indagar Swedish: undersöka Thai: ตรวจสอบ Turkish: incelemek Ukrainian: досліджувати Vietnamese: kiểm tra All related terms of 'examine' re-examine If a person or group of people re-examines their ideas, beliefs, or attitudes , they think about them carefully because they are no longer sure if they are correct . cross-examine When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing , he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given . examine a case A case is a crime or mystery that the police are investigating . examine allegations An allegation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong . examine an issue An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing . examine-in-chief to examine (one's own witness ) in attempting to adduce a case reexamine to examine again examine an allegation An allegation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong . examine a possibility A possibility is one of several different things that could be done. examine the evidence Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened. examine the nature of The nature of something is its basic quality or character. Chinese translation of 'examine' examine (ɪɡˈzæmɪn) vt (= inspect) [object, plan, accounts] 检(檢)查 (jiǎnchá) (Scol, Univ) 对(對) ... 进(進)行测(測)验(驗) (duì ... jìnxíng cèyàn) (Med) 检(檢)查 (jiǎnchá) 1 (verb) in the sense of inspect Definition to inspect carefully or in detail He examined her passport and stamped it. Synonyms inspect Each hotel is inspected once a year. test Test the temperature of the water with your wrist. consider Consider how much you can afford to pay. study I invite every citizen to carefully study the document. check research They research the needs of both employers and staff. review He reviewed the troops. survey He pushed himself to his feet and surveyed the room. investigate Gas officials are investigating the cause of the explosion. explore The film explores the relationship between artist and instrument. probe The more they probed into his background, the more suspicious they became. analyse We haven't had time to analyse those samples yet. scan She scanned the advertisement pages of the newspaper. vet He was not allowed to read any book until his father had vetted it. check out ponder He didn't waste time pondering the question. look over look at sift through work over pore over appraise scrutinize She scrutinized his features. peruse She was perusing a copy of Life magazine. take stock of assay She sat down and assayed me with her large brown eyes. recce (slang) look at carefully go over or through 2 (verb) in the sense of check Definition to investigate a patient's state of health The doctor examined her, but could find nothing wrong. Synonyms check Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV. Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it. analyse This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life. check over 3 (verb) in the sense of test Definition to test a person's knowledge of a subject by written or oral questions the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers Synonyms test He tested him on verbs and gave him a forfeit for each one he got wrong. question assess The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement. quiz evaluate Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs. appraise Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies. catechize 4 (verb) in the sense of question Definition to formally question someone on oath I was called and examined as a witness. Synonyms question A man is being questioned by police. quiz Detectives quizzed them for four hours before they were released. interrogate I interrogated everyone who was even slightly involved. cross-examine The accused's lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine him. grill (informal) give the third degree to (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of analyse Definition to break (something) down into its components We haven't had time to analyse those samples yet. Synonyms break down, consider, study, separate, divide, resolve, dissolve, dissect, think through, assay, anatomize in the sense of analyse Definition to psychoanalyse (someone) This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life. Synonyms examine, test, study, research, judge, estimate, survey, investigate, interpret, evaluate, inspect, work over in the sense of appraise Definition to assess the worth, value, or quality of Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies. Synonyms assess, judge, review, estimate, survey, price, rate, value, evaluate, inspect, gauge, size up (informal), eye up, assay, recce (slang) Synonyms of 'examine' examine Explore 'examine' in the dictionary
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