examine. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

examine

SYLLABICATION:	ex·am·ine
PRONUNCIATION:	g-zmn
TRANSITIVE VERB:	Inflected forms: ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines 1a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues. b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives. 2. To test or check the condition or health of: examine a patient. 3. To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises. 4. To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate: examine a witness under oath. See synonyms at ask.
ETYMOLOGY:	Middle English examinen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exminre, from exmen, a weighing out, from exigere, to weigh out. See exact.
OTHER FORMS:	ex·amin·a·ble —ADJECTIVE ex·amin·er —NOUN


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