EXAMINE


Meaning of EXAMINE in English

■ verb

1》 inspect or study thoroughly to determine the nature or condition of.

2》 test the knowledge or proficiency of.

3》 Law formally question (a defendant or witness) in court.

Derivatives

examinable adjective

~e noun

~r noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. examinare 'weigh, test', from examen 'examination'.

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