examine meaning and definition

EXAMINE verb

Definition of examine (verb)

1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   • "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
   • synonyms: analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, study
2. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
   • "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
   • synonyms: see
3. question or examine thoroughly and closely
   • synonyms: probe
4. question closely
5. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
   • "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
   • synonyms: essay, prove, test, try, try out