Examine
(verb)
- To investigate or study something in detail, often in order to discover more information about it.
- To subject someone or something to a formal examination or assessment, typically as part of a process of testing their knowledge or abilities.
- To look at or inspect something closely and carefully, in order to assess its condition, quality, or state.
Origin:
From the latin word "examinare", which means "to test" or "to weigh".
Examples:
- The police examined the crime scene for evidence.
- The doctor examined the patient's symptoms before making a diagnosis.
- The teacher examined the students' work to check for understanding.
- I examined the car closely before buying it.
- The company examined the financial reports to identify any discrepancies.