examine
gb/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ us/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
B1
Engels
~ 1200
megvizsgál, tanulmányoz, vizsgáztat, átvizsgál
WERKWOORD
B1
1
megvizsgál
B1
tanulmányoz
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to examine [something] carefully
The detective examined the crime scene for clues.
A nyomozó nyomokat keresve megvizsgálta a bűntény helyszínét.
Please examine the document before you sign it.
Kérjük, aláírás előtt alaposan nézze át a dokumentumot.
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The teacher examined the homework.
A tanár átnézte a házi feladatot.
He examined the photo closely.
Alaposan megvizsgálta a fényképet.
The doctor examined my arm.
She examined the box for damage.
We examined the list of names.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
Look at closely for information
Woordcombinaties
examine evidence
|examine details
|examine closely
|examine the situation
|examine thoroughly
Synoniemen
inspect (Often used for physical checking, especially for quality or safety.)
|
study (Focuses more on careful mental attention over time.)
Antoniemen
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Thema's
learning
|science
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To look at something very carefully to learn more about it or find problems.
To look at or consider something carefully in order to understand it or find information about it.
WERKWOORD
B2
2
vizsgáztat
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to examine [someone] in [a subject]
The board will examine the applicants in mathematics.
A bizottság matematikából fogja vizsgáztatni a jelentkezőket.
They examined the pilots on their knowledge of safety procedures.
A pilótákat a biztonsági eljárások ismeretéből vizsgáztatták.
The teacher examined the class on last week’s material.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The teacher will examine us in history.
A tanár történelemből fog minket vizsgáztatni.
They will examine the new workers.
Vizsgáztatni fogják az új dolgozókat.
She examined me in English.
The school will examine all students next week.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'examine' with 'study' — 'study' means to learn, but 'examine' means to test what has been learned.
Betekenis
Test knowledge or ability
Woordcombinaties
examine students
|examine candidates
|examine orally
|examine formally
Synoniemen
test (Most common everyday word; less formal than 'examine'.)
|
assess (More formal; can include broader evaluation beyond tests.)
Antoniemen
coach (To teach and prepare someone instead of testing them.)
Thema's
education
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To give someone a test to see what they know or can do.
To test someone’s knowledge or skills, especially in an academic context.
WERKWOORD
B1
3
átvizsgál
B1
megvizsgál
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to examine [object] for [problem/feature]
Customs officers examined the bags for illegal items.
A vámosok tiltott tárgyakat keresve átvizsgálták a táskákat.
She examined the car for scratches before buying it.
Vásárlás előtt átvizsgálta az autót, nincs-e rajta karcolás.
The jeweler examined the diamond under a magnifying glass.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He examined the shoes for holes.
Megvizsgálta a cipőt, nincs-e rajta lyuk.
They examined my bag at the airport.
A repülőtéren átvizsgálták a táskámat.
The mechanic examined the car engine.
I examined my phone for damage.
Betekenis
Check physical condition closely
Woordcombinaties
examine goods
|examine machinery
|examine luggage
Synoniemen
check (More general and less formal; can be quick or detailed.)
|
scrutinize (Implies very detailed and critical examination.)
Antoniemen
overlook (To fail to notice something when checking.)
Thema's
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To look at something carefully, sometimes touching it, to see its condition.
To check the state or quality of something by looking at it closely and sometimes touching it.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
examine
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
US/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - am - ine (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: examine
- 3rd Person Singular: examines
- Present Participle: examining
- Past: examined
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.
- We examined the fabric fibers under a microscope.