examining


ex·am·ine

E0260100 (ĭg-zăm′ĭn)tr.v. ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines 1. a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives.2. To test or check the condition or health of: examine a patient.3. To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises: Students are examined with standardized tests.4. To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate: examine a witness under oath. See Synonyms at ask.
[Middle English examinen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre, from exāmen, a weighing out, from exigere, to weigh out; see exact.]
ex·am′in·a·ble adj.ex·am′in·er n.