examine

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

   The customs agent examined the baggage

2. 2
   verb

   To observe or inspect carefully or critically.

   He examined the crime scene for clues.

3. 3
   verb

   To check the health or condition of something or someone.

   The doctor examined the patient.

4. 4
   verb

   To interrogate.

   The witness was examined under oath.

5. 5
   noun

   An act of examining.

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

6. 6
   verb

   consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

7. 7
   verb

   question closely

8. 8
   verb

   question or examine thoroughly and closely

Etymology

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