examin

Verb

examine (third-person singular simple present examines, present participle examining, simple past and past participle examined)

1. (transitive) To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.
   • He examined the crime scene for clues.

   Synonyms:

   canvass

2. (transitive) To check the health or condition of something or someone.
   • The doctor examined the patient.
3. (transitive) To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
4. (transitive) To interrogate.
   • The witness was examined under oath.

See all 5 meanings of examine