Definition of examine

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  • examine is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • examine is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • examine is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of examine

  • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. essay
    2. prove
    3. test
    4. try
    5. try out
  • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect (verb)

    Examples

    1. The customs agent examined the baggage

    Synonyms

    1. see
  • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. analyse
    2. analyze
    3. canvass
    4. study
  • question or examine thoroughly and closely (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. probe
  • question closely (verb)

See definition of examine in Merriam Webster