To examine
Example: She examines the results carefully for errors
Definition
"To examine" means to inspect or study something carefully and thoroughly in order to understand its condition, quality, or nature. For example, when she examines the results, she looks closely for any errors or important details.
Etymology
The verb "to examine" comes from the Latin word 'examinare,' meaning to weigh or test. It originally referred to weighing something on a scale but evolved to mean carefully inspecting or investigating. Did you know that the root 'ex-' means 'out' and 'aminare' is related to 'balance,' suggesting a detailed assessment?
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"To examine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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