English

examine

ɪɡˈzæmɪn
Meaning: to inspect carefully; to investigate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base examine
3rd person singular present examines
Present participle examining
Past examined
Will future will examine
Going-to future going to examine
Imperative negative don't examine / do not examine

Example sentences

The detective examined the crime scene for clues.
The scientist carefully examined the insect specimen under the microscope.
The scientist carefully examined the insect specimen under the microscope.
Scientists examined the cells under a microscope.
Scientists examined the cells under a microscope.
The detective examined the old revolver found at the scene.
The detective examined the old revolver found at the scene.
The scientist used a microscope to examine the complex mouthparts of the beetle.
The scientist used a microscope to examine the complex mouthparts of the beetle.
The study examined various correlates of poverty.
The study examined various correlates of poverty.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physical inspections (like a doctor examining a patient) or intellectual investigations (examining a theory or a problem).

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