What does "examining" mean?

1. (inspecting closely) looking at something or someone very carefully to find out more or to check for a problem. 2. (observant) describes someone who is looking at things very carefully and thoughtfully. 3. (the process of inspection) the act of checking or testing something.

examining

v. · adj. · n.

US //ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ// UK //ɛɡzˈæmɪnɪŋ// ex·am·in·ing

1 inspecting closely (v.)
B1 Intermediate

looking at something or someone very carefully to find out more or to check for a problem.

the present participle of 'examine', denoting the act of inspecting or scrutinising something in detail to determine its nature or condition.

Example

The doctor is examining the patient's throat to see why it is sore.

Example

The forensic team spent hours examining the digital evidence, looking for any trace of the unauthorised access that occurred during the night.
- ignoring
- neglecting
2 observant (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal

describes someone who is looking at things very carefully and thoughtfully.

tending to examine or engaged in close observation; characterised by a studiously observant or inquisitive manner.

Example

She gave the old painting an examining look, trying to spot the artist's signature.

Example

He turned an examining eye toward the contract, his years of legal experience allowing him to detect the subtle inconsistencies in the fine print.
- unobservant

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3 the process of inspection (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

the act of checking or testing something.

the gerund form used as a noun to describe the process of investigation or inspection.

Example

The examining of the evidence took much longer than the police expected.

Example

The careful examining of historical records revealed that the local legends were based on actual events from the seventeenth century.