Meaning & use
examine
To inspect or study something carefully and closely in order to understand or evaluate it.
See it in a sentence
The doctor examined the patient's X-rays before recommending a treatment plan.
Detectives examined the crime scene for any clues the killer left behind.
A note on using this word
Examine suggests a thorough, systematic look, stronger than simply looking at or checking something briefly.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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