English · Word Candidate

examine

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: examines · examining · examined

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan sát cẩn thận hoặc批判 để tìm hiểu về ai đó hoặc điều gì đó

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Verb

He examined the crime scene for clues.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To check the health or condition of something or someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kiểm tra sức khỏe hoặc tình trạng của điều gì đó hoặc ai đó

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Verb

The doctor examined the patient.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An act of examining.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động kiểm tra

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NounRegister: informal

Soutar scratched the back of his neck then had a quick examine of his nails. Deep-ingrained purple they were.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “examine” mean?

To observe carefully or critically to learn about someone or something.

Is “examine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.