Add to Chrome

examine

Examine is a 7 letter word which starts with the letter E and ends with the letter E for which we found 2 definitions.

Definition
(v. t.) To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination as a material substance a fact a reason a cause the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition theory or question.
(v. t.) To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony a student to test his qualifications a bankrupt touching the state of his property etc.

Syllable Information

The word examine is a 7 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for examine is: ex-am-ine


Words by number of letters: