Meaning
To look at something very carefully to learn about it or check it.
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Word origin
From Latin examinare, meaning to weigh or test, from examen, the pointer of a weighing scale.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- examinare
- English cognates
- exam, examination
Grammar
Examples
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A doctor examines a patient by looking and checking closely.
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To examine is to look at something slowly and carefully.
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You can examine ideas and plans as well as objects.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 4: examine, invitation, absolute and 6 more words.