v. t. | 1. | To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; |
2. | To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; |
Verb | 1. | examine - 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" |
2. | examine - 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. | examine - question or examine thoroughly and closely Synonyms: probe | |
4. | examine - question closely | |
5. | examine - put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" |