examine
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
ex · am · ine
/ɪɡ · ˈzæ · mɪn/
English Definition
v. inspect, check closely
Significado en Español
examinar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiểm tra, xem xét
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Example Sentence
The doctor examined the patient.
医生检查了病人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+amine(inspect)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “examine”: The scientist had to examine the samples thoroughly before making a conclusion.
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A
ignore
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B
inspect
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C
reject
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D
simplify
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B — inspect.
“examine” means v. inspect, check closely
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The doctor will ______ the patient before writing a prescription.
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A
examine
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B
ignore
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C
overlook
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D
skip
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A — examine.
“examine” means v. inspect, check closely
Common questions about “examine”
What does “examine” mean?
examine — v. inspect, check closely. In Chinese: 检查，审查.
How do you pronounce “examine”?
examine is pronounced /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · am · ine.
How do you use “examine” in a sentence?
The doctor examined the patient. (医生检查了病人。)
What are synonyms for “examine”?
inspect, check — all close in meaning to examine (v. inspect, check closely).
Is “examine” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. examine appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “examine”?
ex(out)+amine(inspect)
