Examinaba (en. Examined)

/eksaminaβa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Action of observing, analyzing, or investigating something in detail.
The teacher examined the students' tests carefully.
El profesor examinaba cuidadosamente las pruebas de los estudiantes.
Analyze a situation or a problem.
She examined the reasons behind her decision.
Ella examinaba las razones detrás de su decisión.
Review the health status of a person.
The doctor examined the patient for symptoms.
El médico examinaba al paciente en busca de síntomas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'examinare', which means to evaluate or check.

Common Phrases and Expressions

examined closely
Reviewed very carefully and attentively.
examinaba detenidamente
examined the details
Observed meticulously every aspect of something.
examinaba los detalles
examined the exam
Reviewed the questions and answers of a test or questionnaire.
examinaba el examen

Related Words

examine
Conduct an exam or inspection.
examinar
evaluate
Determine or assess something.
evaluar
review
Inspect something again to correct or verify.
revisar

Slang Meanings

To be in someone's sights.
Since he failed the exam, they are examining him more closely.
Desde que falló el examen, lo están examinando más de cerca.
Might jokingly refer to reviewing all the information.
Yesterday was the day I was examining my social media again.
Ayer fue el día en que me examinaba de nuevo mis redes sociales.