examined (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

Definition

Looked at something or someone very carefully in order to discover something or to check for problems.

Examples

• The police examined the crime scene for clues.

• She examined the painting closely, looking for any signs of damage.

• He examined the results of the experiment to see if they made sense.

How to Use examined

examine for (prepositional phrase)

To inspect something carefully to find a specific thing. — "The doctor examined the patient for signs of infection."

examine into (prepositional phrase)

To investigate a matter thoroughly. — "The committee was formed to examine into the allegations."

Synonyms of examined

Words with a similar meaning to examined:

• check
• inspect
• scrutinize
• investigate

Antonyms of examined

Words with the opposite meaning to examined:

• ignored
• overlooked

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