Word
examining
Phoneticsex·am·in·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
UK/ɛɡzˈæmɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
01inspecting closely
B1 · Intermediate
v. looking at something or someone very carefully to find out more or to check for a problem.
v. the present participle of 'examine', denoting the act of inspecting or scrutinising something in detail to determine its nature or condition.
“The doctor is examining the patient's throat to see why it is sore.”
“The forensic team spent hours examining the digital evidence, looking for any trace of the unauthorised access that occurred during the night.”
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02observant
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describes someone who is looking at things very carefully and thoughtfully.
adj. tending to examine or engaged in close observation; characterised by a studiously observant or inquisitive manner.
“She gave the old painting an examining look, trying to spot the artist's signature.”
“He turned an examining eye toward the contract, his years of legal experience allowing him to detect the subtle inconsistencies in the fine print.”
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03the process of inspection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of checking or testing something.
n. the gerund form used as a noun to describe the process of investigation or inspection.
“The examining of the evidence took much longer than the police expected.”
“The careful examining of historical records revealed that the local legends were based on actual events from the seventeenth century.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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