Examine meaning, definition and synonyms

1. Verb

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or quest

2. Verb

To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.

3. Verb

To look at something carefully.

To consider or investigate something closely and systematically.

“The research examines changes over time.”

4. Verb

To look closely at a question, case or body of evidence.

To investigate or consider a subject carefully and systematically. Use when the work investigates rather than merely mentions a topic.

“The article examines how regulatory change affected smaller firms.”

Use when the work investigates rather than merely mentions a topic

5. Verb

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"

Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

6. Verb

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary