examining Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   canvas; study; analyse; examine; canvass; analyze.
   
   • analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
   • analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
   • analyze your real motives
2. verb observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
   examine; see.
   
   • The customs agent examined the baggage
   • I must see your passport before you can enter the country
3. verb question or examine thoroughly and closely
   examine; probe.
   
4. verb question closely
   examine.
   
5. verb put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
   essay; prove; try; examine; try out; test.
   
   • This approach has been tried with good results
   • Test this recipe

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