Examine (en. Examine)

/eksamiˈnar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To investigate or analyze something to obtain information.
The doctor examines his patients carefully.
El médico examina a sus pacientes cuidadosamente.
To review or study something in depth.
The teacher examines his students' essays.
El profesor examina los ensayos de sus alumnos.
To inspect something to verify its condition or quality.
The mechanic examines the car's engine.
El mecánico examina el motor del coche.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

examine thoroughly
To analyze something deeply.
examinar a fondo
examine with a magnifying glass
To inspect something in great detail.
examinar con lupa
examine carefully
To review something attentively.
examinar detenidamente

Related Words

inspection
Action of inspecting.
inspección
analysis
Detailed study of something.
análisis
evaluation
Assessment or judgment about something.
evaluación

Slang Meanings

To look closely
I am going to examine it before making a decision.
Voy a examinarlo antes de tomar una decisión.
To take a look
Let me examine that book for a moment.
Déjame examinar ese libro por un momento.