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ex·am·ine

(ĭg-zăm′ĭn)

tr.v. ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines

a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.

b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives.

2. To test or check the condition or health of: examine a patient.

3. To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises: Students are examined with standardized tests.

4. To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate: examine a witness under oath. See Synonyms at ask.

[Middle English examinen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre, from exāmen, a weighing out, from exigere, to weigh out; see exact.]

ex·am′in·a·ble adj.

ex·am′in·er n.

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