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examine

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examine in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
    "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
    analyze  analyse  study  examine  canvass  canvas 
  2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
    test  prove  try  try out  examine  essay 
  3. question closely
    examine 
  4. question or examine thoroughly and closely
    probe  examine 
  5. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
    "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
    examine  see 
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