examine

1. 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. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. v. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning Source: wordnet

4. v. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect Source: wordnet

5. v. question or examine thoroughly and closely Source: wordnet

6. v. question closely Source: wordnet

7. v. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to Source: wordnet

8. 1. 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. Examine well your own thoughts. Chaucer. Examine their counsels and their cares. Shak. 2. 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. The offenders that are to be examined. Shak. Syn. -- To discuss; debate; scrutinize; search into; investigate; explore. See Discuss. Source: webster

9. v:100 v. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect v. question closely Source: ecdict

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