ɪɡˈzæmɪn v. 1 tr.
inquire into the nature or
condition etc.
of. 2 tr.
look closely or analytically
at. 3 tr. test the proficiency of,
esp. by
examination (see EXAMINATION 3). 4 tr. check the
health of (a patient) by inspection or
experiment. 5 tr.
Law formally
question (the accused or a witness) in
court. 6 intr. (foll. by into) inquire. øøexaminable adj. examinee n. examiner n. [ME f. OF examiner f. L examinare weigh, test f. examen
tongue of a
balance, ult. f. exigere examine, weigh: see EXACT]