Examine

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Verb 1.1.1 Transitive 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Related terms 1.1.4 Translations

English

Verb

to examine (examines , examined , examining )

Transitive

1. to observe or inspect carefully or critically

   he examined the crime scene for clues.

2. to study or analyse

   she examined the hair sample under a microscope.

3. to check the health or condition of something or someone

   the doctor examined the patient.

4. to determine the aptitude , skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
5. to interrogate

   the witness was examined under oath.

Derived terms

• examination
• examiner

Related terms

• exam

Translations

• observera (1), undersöka (1,2,3,4), fråga ut (5)