- to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine a prospective purchase.
- to observe, test, or investigate (a person's body or any part of it), especially in order to evaluate general health or determine the cause of illness.
- to inquire into or investigate: to examine one's motives.
- to test the knowledge, reactions, or qualifications of (a pupil, candidate, etc.), as by questions or assigning tasks.
- to subject to legal inquisition; put to question in regard to conduct or to knowledge of facts; interrogate: to examine a witness;to examine a suspect.
- to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate
- to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests
- to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath
- to investigate the state of health of (a patient)