Synonyms of examine

Verb


1. analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas

usage: 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, see

usage: 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"

3. probe, examine, investigate, look into

usage: question or examine thoroughly and closely

4. examine, question, query

usage: question closely

5. test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay, evaluate, pass judgment, judge

usage: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

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Definition and meaning of examine (Dictionary)