examine
/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
verb
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
“analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare” - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
“The customs agent examined the baggage” - question or examine thoroughly and closely
- question closely
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
“This approach has been tried with good results”
Synonyms for examine
Words that rhyme with examine
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