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examine


Definition: Meaning of, examine in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪɡˈzamɪn;ɛɡˈzamɪn /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
examine examined examined
Present Participle Third Person Singular
examining examines
[transitive]
  1. to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it
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  2. if a doctor examines you, they look at your body to check that you are healthy
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  3. formal to ask someone questions to test their knowledge of a subject [=  test]
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  4. law to officially ask someone questions in a court of law
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examine used in phrases

  • cross-examine (verb)
    1. to ask someone questions about something that they have just said, to see if they are telling the truth, especially in a court of law
  • re-examine (verb)
    1. law question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
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