examine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ig-ˈza-mən\
- /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ig-ˈza-mən\

Definitions of examine word

noun examine Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly. 1
transitive verb examine investigate 1
transitive verb examine interrogate, question 1
transitive verb examine inspect, look at 1
transitive verb examine consider critically 1
transitive verb examine health 1

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Parts of speech for Examine

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examine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for examine

verb examine

inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
scrutinize — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
scrutinise — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
observe — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.

All 69 Synonyms of examine

Antonyms for examine

verb examine

approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

All 8 Antonyms of examine

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