examine
gb/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/ us/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1200
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Look at closely for information
To look at something very carefully to learn more about it or find problems.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to examine [something] carefully
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
inspect (Often used for physical checking, especially for quality or safety.)
|
study (Focuses more on careful mental attention over time.)
Vinyume
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
examine evidence
|examine details
|examine closely
|examine the situation
|examine thoroughly
Mada
learning
|science
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B2
action
2
Test knowledge or ability
To give someone a test to see what they know or can do.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to examine [someone] in [a subject]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'examine' with 'study' — 'study' means to learn, but 'examine' means to test what has been learned.
Visawe
test (Most common everyday word; less formal than 'examine'.)
|
assess (More formal; can include broader evaluation beyond tests.)
Vinyume
coach (To teach and prepare someone instead of testing them.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
examine students
|examine candidates
|examine orally
|examine formally
Mada
education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
Check physical condition closely
To look at something carefully, sometimes touching it, to see its condition.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to examine [object] for [problem/feature]
Visawe
check (More general and less formal; can be quick or detailed.)
|
scrutinize (Implies very detailed and critical examination.)
Vinyume
overlook (To fail to notice something when checking.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
examine goods
|examine machinery
|examine luggage
Mada
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
examine
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
US/ɪɡzˈæmɪn/
Silabi na mkazo
ex - am - ine (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: examine
- 3rd Person Singular: examines
- Present Participle: examining
- Past: examined
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The scientist examined the bacteria under a microscope.
- We examined the fabric fibers under a microscope.