examine

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de inspeccionar, analizar o estudiar algo detenidamente, tanto en sentido físico como conceptual.

A verb used to indicate the act of inspecting, analyzing, or looking at something closely and carefully.

1. Inspect closelyB1formal

   To look at or study something carefully in order to understand it or find out more about it.

   examinar con atención

   • The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.
   • The detective examined the crime scene for clues.
   • Scientists examined the rock samples under a microscope.

   Sinónimosanalyzeinspectinvestigateperuseprobereviewscrutinizestudysurvey

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglectoverlookskim

2. Test knowledgeB1formal

   To test someone's knowledge or ability, often through a formal test or exam.

   Examinar (evaluar conocimientos)

   • The teacher will examine the students on their understanding of the chapter.
   • The board examined the candidates on their qualifications.
   • Students are examined at the end of each semester.

   Sinónimosassessevaluateprobequestionquiztest

3. Analyze or considerB2formal

   To consider or analyze something in detail, such as an idea, problem, or situation.

   Examinar o considerar

   • The committee will examine the proposal carefully.
   • We need to examine the implications of this decision.
   • The report examines the causes of the economic crisis.

   Sinónimosanalyzeappraiseconsidercontemplateevaluateexploreinspectinvestigateprobereviewscrutinizestudy