Main Entry: ex·am·ine

Pronunciation: \ig-ˈza-mən\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ex·am·ined; ex·am·in·ing \-ˈzam-niŋ, -ˈza-mə-\

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French examiner, from Latin examinare, from examen

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 a : to inspect closely b : to test the condition of c : to inquire into carefully : investigate
2 a : to interrogate closely <examine a prisoner> b : to test by questioning in order to determine progress, fitness, or knowledgeintransitive verb : to make or give an examination

synonyms see scrutinize

— ex·am·in·able \-ˈza-mə-nə-bəl\ adjective

— ex·am·in·er \-ˈzam-nər, -ˈza-mə-\ noun