EXAMINE

v. 1 investigate, scrutinize, study, peruse, scan, pore over, analyse, sift, inspect, inquire or enquire into, go over or through or into, look over or into, probe, search, explore, research, survey, check up on, check (out), appraise, assess, weigh, Brit vet, Slang case The theory will be examined thoroughly 2 test; interrogate, quiz, catechize, cross-examine, question, sound out, Colloq grill, pump The director closely examined all applicants for the position