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.)
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