examine

Definition

  • verb: to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
  • verb: to inspect closely
  • synonyms: air, analyze, appraise

Examples

  • The defendant's attorney 'cross-examined' the witness and tried to show that his earlier testimony was false.

  • the 'examining room' [=a room in a doctor's office where the doctor examines patients]

  • He was 'examined' by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's okay if you say no. Oh,I'll probably say yes. It's just not the kind of thing you ask a guy you just met. Wow. I really think we should examine the chain of causality here. Must we? Event a- a beautiful woman stands naked in our shower. Event b- we drive halfway across (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1