“examine” – English explanatory dictionary

verb 1. to inspect something to see if it is correct or healthy, that it works properly, etc. ○ The doctor examined her throat. ○ We will have to examine the shop’s scales to see if they show the correct weight. ○ The customs officials wanted to examine the inside of the car. ○ The water samples were examined in the laboratory. 2. to test a student ○ They examined everyone in mathematics and computer skills.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. Examined p. pr. & vb. n. Examining.] [L. examinare, examinatum, fr. examen, examinis: cf. F. examiner. See Examen.]
1. To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question. “Examine well your own thoughts.” Chaucer. “Examine their counsels and their cares.” Shak.
2. To interrogate as in a judicial proceeding; to try or test by question; as to examine a witness in order to elicit testimony, a student to test his qualifications, a bankrupt touching the state of his property, etc. “The offenders that are to be examined.” Shak. Syn. — To discuss; debate; scrutinize; search into; investigate; explore. See Discuss.