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1. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   "examine a sonnet by Shakespeare";
   - analyze [N. Amer], analyse [Brit, Cdn], study, canvass
    
2. Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
   "The customs agent examined the baggage";
   - see
    
3. Investigate thoroughly to see if true
   - probe
    
4. Ask questions as a test of knowledge
    
5. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
   "examine this recipe";
   - test, prove, try, try out, essay, trial

Derived forms: examining, examines, examined

See also: attempt

Type of: evaluate, investigate, judge, look into, pass judgment, query, question

Encyclopedia: Examine