1. to look at or consider something carefully in order to learn about it
2. to test someone’s knowledge or abilities
Usage: academic context
3. to check someone’s body or health as a doctor
Usage: medical context

Examples

• The scientist examines the specimen under a microscope.
• She examines her options before making a decision.
• The teacher examines students on their knowledge of history.
• The doctor examines patients every morning.
• He carefully examines the contract before signing it.
• The detective examines the evidence at the crime scene.
• The professor examines graduate students on their thesis research.