English dictionary
examine
verbPronunciation
ɪɡˈzæmɪn
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
verb
- question closely
verb
- question or examine thoroughly and closely
verb
- observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
verb
- put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example sentences
analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
analyze your real motives
The customs agent examined the baggage
I must see your passport before you can enter the country
This approach has been tried with good results
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