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examined

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɪɡˈzæmənd// UK //ɛɡzˈæmɪnd// ex·am·ined

v. to look at something very carefully to learn more about it or to find problems. You do this when you want to understand all the small details.

v. to inspect or investigate something in detail to determine its nature, condition, or validity. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined my throat for signs of infection.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective examined the crime scene for hours, looking for any small clue the thief might have left behind.

COMPLEX

The committee carefully examined the proposed legislation to ensure that no loopholes would allow corporations to bypass the new environmental standards.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently used in medical, legal, and academic contexts.

Pitfall

The doctor examined about my legThe doctor examined my legExamine is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'about' before the object.

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