Examine

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

Definitions of examine

verb to inspect or scrutinize closely in order to determine the nature or condition of something

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor will examine your throat to see if you have a fever.

A2 The police officer asked to examine my driver's license.

B1 The scientist will examine the data collected from the experiment.

B2 The detective will examine the evidence to solve the case.

C1 The professor will examine the student's thesis in detail.

C2 The expert was called in to examine the authenticity of the painting.

Examples of examine in a Sentence

formal The scientists will examine the data collected from the experiment.

informal I need to examine all the options before making a decision.

slang Let's examine the situation and figure out our next move.

figurative Sometimes we need to examine our own thoughts and beliefs to grow as individuals.

Grammatical Forms of examine

• past tense: examined
• plural: examines
• comparative: more examined
• superlative: most examined
• present tense: examines
• future tense: will examine
• perfect tense: has examined
• continuous tense: is examining
• singular: examines
• positive degree: examined
• infinitive: examine
• gerund: examining
• participle: examining

Origin and Evolution of examine

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'examine' originated from the Latin word 'examinare', which means to weigh or balance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'examine' evolved to mean to inspect, investigate, or scrutinize closely, reflecting a shift from physical weighing to a more metaphorical sense of evaluating or analyzing.