examine.
To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.
An act of examining.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English examinen, examenen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.