Another word for examine
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Verb
To look at carefully or critically
Idioms:See also:To study closely or systematically
See also:To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality
See also:To subject to a test of knowledge or skill
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Another word for examine
Verb
To inspect with care
Synonym Study
- Scan , in its earlier, stricter sense, implies close scrutiny, but in current usage, it more frequently connotes a quick, rather superficial survey to scan the headlines
- Inspect implies close, critical observation, esp. for detecting errors, flaws, etc. to inspect a building for fire hazards
- Scrutinize implies a looking over carefully and searchingly in order to observe the minutest details he slowly scrutinized the bank note
- Examine suggests close observation or investigation to determine the condition, quality, validity, etc. of something examined thoroughly by a doctor
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