examine

noun

(informal) An act of examining.

verb

To observe or inspect carefully or critically.

To check the health or condition of something or someone.

To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.

To interrogate.

Roots

examenexam- · Latin · weighing, testing

Synonyms for examine

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Where does examine come from?

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