1. to look at or consider something carefully in order to discover something
2. to test someone's knowledge or ability
Usage: educational context
3. to check the condition of someone's body or health
Usage: medical context

Examples

• The detective will examine the evidence carefully.
• Students must examine the data before drawing conclusions.
• The teacher will examine us on grammar next week.
• The doctor examined the patient’s throat.
• Please examine your work for any mistakes.
• The lawyer examined the witness for two hours.
• Scientists examine rocks to learn about Earth’s history.