Examina (en. Examines)

/eksamiˈna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To review or analyze something thoroughly.
The teacher examines the students' work carefully.
El profesor examina los trabajos de sus alumnos con cuidado.
To conduct a test or assessment on a person.
The doctor examines the patient to diagnose his illness.
El médico examina al paciente para diagnosticar su enfermedad.
To consider all aspects of a matter.
All possibilities must be examined before making a decision.
Se deben examinar todas las posibilidades antes de tomar una decisión.

Etymology

From Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medical examination
Process of review and diagnosis by a doctor.
examinación médica
final exam
Evaluation conducted at the end of a course or academic period.
examinación final
examination of conscience
Internal reflection on one's own actions and decisions.
examinación de conciencia

Related Words

exam
Formal assessment on a topic or subject.
examen
analyze
To study something in detail to understand it better.
analizar
inspection
Careful examination or review of something.
inspección

Slang Meanings

To quickly check something.
I’m going to examine if everything is in order before leaving.
Voy a examinar si todo está en orden antes de salir.
To take a quick glance.
I’m just going to examine the report before sending it.
Solo voy a examinar el informe antes de enviarlo.