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| assess |
to look at and try to discover the quality or degree of (something); evaluate; estimate. [1/3 definitions] |
| catch |
to discover and surprise suddenly. [1/13 definitions] |
| checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup. |
| come across |
to discover or find by chance. [1/2 definitions] |
| detect |
to discover or notice. |
| experiment |
a carefully planned test used to discover something unknown. [1/2 definitions] |
| explore |
to travel across or through in order to discover or search for something. [1/2 definitions] |
| find |
to discover. [1/6 definitions] |
| find out |
to discover; learn. |
| hit |
to find, meet with, or discover. [1/9 definitions] |
| spy |
to discover or catch sight of. [1/4 definitions] |
| stumble |
to discover, reach, or come across by chance (usually followed by "across," "on," or "upon"). [1/4 definitions] |
| trace1 |
to discover through investigation. [1/6 definitions] |
| uncover |
to discover or make known; reveal. [1/2 definitions] |
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