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/
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
The doctor carefully examines the x-ray to find the tiny fracture.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + amin(are) (to weigh/test) + -e (infinitive) = examine
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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