Definition of examine

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Examine (v. t.) 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 question..

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Reconnoitre :: Reconnoitre (v. t.) To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations..
Cross-examiner :: Cross-examiner (n.) One who cross-examines or conducts a crosse-examination.
Consider :: Consider (v. t.) To look at attentively; to observe; to examine.
Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To examine rigidly, as a student; to subject to a severe examination..
Sift :: Sift (v. t.) To examine critically or minutely; to scrutinize.
Cautious :: Cautious (a.) Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a cautious general..
Viewer :: Viewer (n.) One who views or examines.
Rejudge :: Rejudge (v. t.) To judge again; to reexamine; to review; to call to a new trial and decision.
Rummage :: Rummage (v. t.) To search or examine thoroughly by looking into every corner, and turning over or removing goods or other things; to examine, as a book, carefully, turning over leaf after leaf..
Feel :: Feel (v. t.) To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out..
Try :: Try (v. t.) To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions..
Study :: Study (v. t.) To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study the work of nature..
Preexamine :: Preexamine (v. t.) To examine beforehand.
Sound :: Sound (v. t.) Fig.: To ascertain, or try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe..
Slide :: Slide (n.) A plate or slip of glass on which is a picture or delineation to be exhibited by means of a magic lantern, stereopticon, or the like; a plate on which is an object to be examined with a microscope..
Vise :: Vise (n.) An indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities of certain countries on the continent of Europe, denoting that it has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on his journey; a visa..
Query :: Query (v. t.) To address questions to; to examine by questions.
Visit :: Visit (v. t.) To go or come to see for inspection, examination, correction of abuses, etc.; to examine, to inspect; as, a bishop visits his diocese; a superintendent visits persons or works under his charge..
Ponder :: Ponder (v. t.) To weigh in the mind; to view with deliberation; to examine carefully; to consider attentively.
Inquirer :: Inquirer (n.) One who inquires or examines; questioner; investigator.
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