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Meaning of examining
The primary meaning of "examining" is the act of giving something careful and thorough consideration or attention.
Etymology of examining
The word "examining" comes from the Old French word "examiner", which is derived from the Latin word "examinare", meaning "to test" or "to weigh".
The Latin word "examinare" is a combination of "ex" (out) and "agmen" (weight), and is related to the verb "exigere", meaning "to drive out" or "to weigh".
Synonyms
scrutinizing
inspecting
investigating
analyzing
probing
exploring
inquiring
searching
studying
researching
reviewing
assessing
evaluating
appraising
surveying
checking
verifying
validating
testing
examining
auditing
monitoring
observing
watching
detecting
discovering
uncovering
unearthing
probing
inquiring
questioning
cross-examining
interrogating
quizzing
grilling
scanning
screening
sifting
winnowing
filtering
sieving
searching
seeking
looking
hunting
tracking
trailing
pursuing
following
tailing
shadowing
dogging
hounding
Definitions
- The act of testing or evaluating something, especially a person's knowledge or skill, by means of questions or practical tasks.
- * The act of giving something careful and thorough consideration or attention.
Usage Examples
- The doctor was examining the patient's medical history to determine the cause of the symptoms.
- * The teacher was examining the student's assignment to check for any errors or inconsistencies.
- * The detective was examining the evidence to piece together the events of the crime.
Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
bypassing
skimming
glossing
scanning
skipping
omitting
excluding
leaving
abandoning
deserting
forsaking
ditching
jettisoning
dumping
discarding
trashing
dismissing
repudiating
renouncing
disowning
disclaiming
denying
contradicting
refuting
rebutting
countering
opposing
resisting
withstanding
defying