examine
gb/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ us/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Look at closely for information
To look at something very carefully to learn more about it or find problems.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to examine [something] carefully
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examine' with 'test' — 'examine' means to look at or check, while 'test' means to try something to see if it works or to measure ability.
Συνώνυμα
inspect (Often used for physical checking, especially for quality or safety.)
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study (Focuses more on careful mental attention over time.)
Αντώνυμα
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
examine evidence
|examine details
|examine closely
|examine the situation
|examine thoroughly
Θέματα
learning
|science
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The detective examined the crime scene for clues.
- Please examine the document before you sign it.
- The doctor examined the patient’s leg for signs of injury.
- She examined the painting under a bright light.
- We examined the proposal carefully before making a decision.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The teacher examined the homework.
- He examined the photo closely.
- The doctor examined my arm.
- She examined the box for damage.
- We examined the list of names.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
Test knowledge or ability
To give someone a test to see what they know or can do.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to examine [someone] in [a subject]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'examine' with 'study' — 'study' means to learn, but 'examine' means to test what has been learned.
Συνώνυμα
test (Most common everyday word; less formal than 'examine'.)
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assess (More formal; can include broader evaluation beyond tests.)
Αντώνυμα
coach (To teach and prepare someone instead of testing them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
examine students
|examine candidates
|examine orally
|examine formally
Θέματα
education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The board will examine the applicants in mathematics.
- They examined the pilots on their knowledge of safety procedures.
- The teacher examined the class on last week’s material.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The teacher will examine us in history.
- They will examine the new workers.
- She examined me in English.
- The school will examine all students next week.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Check physical condition closely
To look at something carefully, sometimes touching it, to see its condition.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to examine [object] for [problem/feature]
Συνώνυμα
check (More general and less formal; can be quick or detailed.)
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scrutinize (Implies very detailed and critical examination.)
Αντώνυμα
overlook (To fail to notice something when checking.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
examine goods
|examine machinery
|examine luggage
Θέματα
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Customs officers examined the bags for illegal items.
- She examined the car for scratches before buying it.
- The jeweler examined the diamond under a magnifying glass.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He examined the shoes for holes.
- They examined my bag at the airport.
- The mechanic examined the car engine.
- I examined my phone for damage.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
examine
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
US/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - am - ine (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: examine
- 3rd Person Singular: examines
- Present Participle: examining
- Past: examined
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
examines
verb
examining
verb
examined
verb
Core family
Related words
examinee
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unexamined
adjective
Advanced or less common
examinable
adjective
Εκφράσεις
cross-examine
1/kɹˈɔs ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
phrasal verb
Question in court after other lawyer
To ask someone many questions in court after another lawyer has already asked them questions.
Παραδείγματα
- The defense lawyer will cross-examine the witness tomorrow.
- She was cross-examined by the prosecutor for over an hour.
examine in detail
1/ɪɡzˈæmɪn ˈɪn dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
Look at every part carefully
To look closely at all parts of something to understand it well.
Παραδείγματα
- We will examine in detail how the system works.
- The report examines in detail the causes of the problem.
examine under a microscope
1/ɪɡzˈæmɪn ˈʌndɚ ə mˈaɪkɹoʊskˌoʊp/
fixed phrase
technical
Look at with microscope
To look at something using a microscope so you can see very small details.
Παραδείγματα
- The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.
- We examined the fabric fibers under a microscope.