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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Examine \Ex*am"ine\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Examined}; p. pr & vb n. {Examining}.] [L. examinare, examinatum fr examen, examinis: cf F. examiner. See {Examen}.] 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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: examine v 1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" [syn: {analyze}, {analyse}, {study}] 2: observe carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage" 3: question or examine thoroughly and closely [syn: {probe}] 4: question closely 5: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" [syn: {test}, {prove}, {try}, {try out}, {essay}]
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