examine — to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
Korean meaning: 자세히 조사하다, 검사하다, 살펴보다
Korean pronunciation: 이그**재**민
Example Sentences
- The detective examined the crime scene like a hungry person examines a menu.
- I need to examine my bank account before I examine any more shopping websites.
- The teacher will examine our understanding of grammar tomorrow.
examine
VERB//ɪɡˈzæmɪn//
to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them
to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them
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Origin
From Latin 'examinare' meaning 'to weigh' or 'to test', derived from 'examen' (a weighing or testing). The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' and the root relates to 'agmen' (weight or balance).
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“The detective examined the crime scene like a hungry person examines a menu.”
“I need to examine my bank account before I examine any more shopping websites.”
“The teacher will examine our understanding of grammar tomorrow.”
“Scientists examine data to find patterns and draw conclusions.”
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