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ex·am·ine

examine

 
 
pronunciation:
ihg zae mihn
part of speech: verb
inflections: examines, examining, examined
definition: to look at in a close, thorough way.
The doctor examined my eyes and ears.
similar words:
check, diagnose, explore, inspect
derivations: examinable (adj.), examiner (n.)