ex·am·ine 
/ɪgˈzæmən/ verb
ex·am·ines; ex·am·ined; ex·amin·ing /ɪgˈzæmən/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
▪ An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books. ▪ We need to examine [=consider] this question more carefully. ▪ The police examined the evidence carefully. 2 : to test or look carefully at (something or someone) for signs of illness or injury
▪ You should have your eyes examined. ▪ He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him. ▪ the examining room [=a room in a doctor's office where the doctor examines patients] 3 law : to question (someone) closely
▪ examine a witness — see also cross-examine
▪ An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books. ▪ We need to examine [=consider] this question more carefully. ▪ The police examined the evidence carefully.
▪ You should have your eyes examined. ▪ He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him. ▪ the examining room [=a room in a doctor's office where the doctor examines patients]
▪ examine a witness — see also cross-examine
