examine

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French examiner, from Latin examinare.

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Verb

to examine (third-person singular simple present examines, present participle examining, simple past and past participle examined)

1. To observe or inspect carefully or critically.

   He examined the crime scene for clues.

2. To study or analyse.

   She examined the hair sample under a microscope.

3. To check the health or condition of something or someone.

   The doctor examined the patient.

4. To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
5. To interrogate.

   The witness was examined under oath.

[edit] Derived terms

• examinable
• examinee
• examiner
• examinership
• examiningly
• re-examine

[edit] Related terms

• exam
• examen
• examinant
• examinate
• examination
• examinator
• examinatorial

[edit] Translations

[edit] French

[edit] Verb

examine

1. First-person singular present indicative of examiner.
2. Third-person singular present indicative of examiner.
3. First-person singular present subjunctive of examiner.
4. Third-person singular present subjunctive of examiner.
5. Second-person singular imperative of examiner.

[edit] Spanish

[edit] Verb

examine (infinitive: examinar)

1. formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of examinar.
2. first-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of examinar.
3. formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of examinar.
4. third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present subjunctive form of examinar.