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EXAMINE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Examine.

How to pronounce examine:

US

Examine - as a verb

Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

Example: "Analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analyse10analyze19canvass12study9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

Example: "The customs agent examined the baggage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
see3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Question or examine thoroughly and closely

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
probe9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigate15look into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Question closely

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
query17question17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Example: "This approach has been tried with good results"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
essay8prove10test4try6try out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The doctor will examine your throat for any signs of infection."
"Please take a moment to examine the evidence provided."
"The detective carefully examined the crime scene for clues."
"I need to examine this document before signing anything."
"The teacher will examine the students' understanding of the topic."
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Word Game Points

Is EXAMINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, examine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXAMINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is EXAMINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, examine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXAMINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is EXAMINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, examine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXAMINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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