Definition of examine

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Examine (v. t.) 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..

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Interrogate :: Interrogate (v. t.) To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness..
Probator :: Probator (n.) An examiner; an approver.
Quote :: Quote (v. t.) To notice; to observe; to examine.
Discuss :: Discuss (v. t.) To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
Canvass :: Canvass (n.) To examine by discussion; to debate.
Examining :: Examining (a.) Having power to examine; appointed to examine; as, an examining committee..
Examinant :: Examinant (n.) One who examines; an examiner.
Censor :: Censor (n.) One who is empowered to examine manuscripts before they are committed to the press, and to forbid their publication if they contain anything obnoxious; -- an official in some European countries..
Plumb :: Plumb (v. t.) To sound with a plumb or plummet, as the depth of water; hence, to examine by test; to ascertain the depth, quality, dimension, etc.; to sound; to fathom; to test..
Study :: Study (v. t.) To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study languages..
Microlite :: Microlite (n.) A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope..
Re-search :: Re-search (v. t.) To search again; to examine anew.
Dedimus :: Dedimus (n.) A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, as to examine a witness, etc..
Probe :: Probe (v. t.) Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.
Tertiate :: Tertiate (v. t.) To examine, as the thickness of the metal at the muzzle of a gun; or, in general, to examine the thickness of, as ordnance, in order to ascertain its strength..
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..
Examined :: Examined (imp. & p. p.) of Examin.
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..
Search :: Search (v. t.) To examine or explore by feeling with an instrument; to probe; as, to search a wound..
Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To examine rigidly, as a student; to subject to a severe examination..
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