examine

verb

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Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

Etymology: From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.

An act of examining.
“Soutar scratched the back of his neck then had a quick examine of his nails. Deep-ingrained purple they were.”

Etymology: From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.

To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
“He examined the crime scene for clues.”
“She examined the hair sample under a microscope.”
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.
To interrogate.
“The witness was examined under oath.”