examine

US /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

UK /ɪgˈzæmɪn/

A2

verb

  • (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
  • To test your knowledge or ability
  • To ask questions; to look closely at something

other

  • To inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition.
  • To question (someone) formally in a court of law or other official context.
  • To test the knowledge or skill of (someone).

Examples

Let us examine the implications of this theory.

The course is externally examined