Word Meaning

examine definition and meaning

v. t. To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question.
v. t. To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as, to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc.

Crossword clues for examine

- Check out woodcutter turning up with what belongs to me
- Enquire into
- Inspect
- Inspect carefully
- Inspect closely
- Instruct
- Look at in detail
- Pore over
- Scrutinise
- Scrutinise carefully
- Study
- Study closely
- Test
- Test former lover on a colliery