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examine v. [
analyze, analyse, study, canvass, canvas] consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
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examine v. [
see] observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
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examine v. [
probe] question or examine thoroughly and closely
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examine v. question closely
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examine v. [
test, prove, try, try out, essay] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
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