Definition and Synonyms for Examine

Definition of Examine

1. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning Verb
2. Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect Verb
3. Question or examine thoroughly and closely Verb
4. Question closely Verb
5. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to Verb

examination
Noun
derivation
11
1. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
2. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
3. formal systematic questioning
4. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
5. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
6. formal systematic questioning
7. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
8. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
9. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
10. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
11. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
examiner
Noun
derivation
2
1. an investigator who observes carefully
2. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
examinee
Noun
derivation
1
1. someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination)

Etymology for examine