examine

From Middle English examin, from Old French examiner, from Latin examinare, meaning to weigh, from examen.

VERB (1)
[/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/en-US]
調べる literal / 検査する formal / 精査する formal / 吟味する formal / 分析する formal / examinerが行う行為 untranslatable (The act performed by an examiner is not encapsulated by a single word in JAPANESE.)
Synonyms inspect formal , scrutinize formal , analyze formal
Antonyms ignore

To look at something very closely and carefully, often in a systematic way, in order to learn more about it, to check its condition, or to find out if there is a problem. This often implies a formal or official process, such as a doctor examining a patient or a lawyer examining a witness.

irregular note only if irregular
participle past present
examining examined examines
  • The doctor will examine you thoroughly to determine the cause of your pain. — A medical professional is inspecting a patient.
  • Detectives examined the crime scene for any clues that could lead them to the suspect. — Investigators are carefully inspecting a location for evidence.
  • Before making a decision, we need to examine all the options available to us. — To consider and analyze different possibilities in detail.
register: formal