Main Entry: ex·am·ine

Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzam-ən\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ex·am·ined; ex·am·in·ing \-(ə-)niŋ\

transitive verb

: to inspect or test for evidence of disease or abnormality <the doctor examined the young men and found them in perfect health>

intransitive verb

: to make or give an examination <the doctor will examine at the infirmary>