Meaning & Definition of Examine in English
English⟶
Examine
/ɪgzæmɪn/
verb
1. 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"
synonym:
- analyze,
- analyse,
- study,
- examine,
- canvass,
- canvas
2. Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
- "The customs agent examined the baggage"
- "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
synonym:
- examine,
- see
3. Question or examine thoroughly and closely
synonym:
- probe,
- examine
4. Question closely
synonym:
- examine
5. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
- "This approach has been tried with good results"
- "Test this recipe"
synonym:
- test,
- prove,
- try,
- try out,
- examine,
- essay
Examples of using
Now we’ll examine the code in detail, in our customary fashion.
I must examine you through vagina.
I have to examine you.