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ex·am·ine       (ĭg-zām'ĭn)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines
    1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.
    2. 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.
  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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