examine
gb/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ us/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
B1
Engleză
~ 1200
megvizsgál, tanulmányoz, vizsgáztat, átvizsgál
VERB
B1
1
megvizsgál
B1
tanulmányoz
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
Look at closely for information
Colocații
examine evidence
|examine details
|examine closely
|examine the situation
|examine thoroughly
Sinonime
inspect (Often used for physical checking, especially for quality or safety.)
|
study (Focuses more on careful mental attention over time.)
Antonime
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Teme
learning
|science
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
2
vizsgáztat
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'examine' with 'study' — 'study' means to learn, but 'examine' means to test what has been learned.
Sens
Test knowledge or ability
Colocații
examine students
|examine candidates
|examine orally
|examine formally
Sinonime
test (Most common everyday word; less formal than 'examine'.)
|
assess (More formal; can include broader evaluation beyond tests.)
Antonime
coach (To teach and prepare someone instead of testing them.)
Teme
education
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B1
3
átvizsgál
B1
megvizsgál
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Check physical condition closely
Colocații
examine goods
|examine machinery
|examine luggage
Sinonime
check (More general and less formal; can be quick or detailed.)
|
scrutinize (Implies very detailed and critical examination.)
Antonime
overlook (To fail to notice something when checking.)
Teme
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
examine
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
US/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
Silabe și accent
ex - am - ine (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: examine
- 3rd Person Singular: examines
- Present Participle: examining
- Past: examined
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.
- We examined the fabric fibers under a microscope.