examine

verb

1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms analyse analyze canvas canvass study

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

   verb.perception

   Examples

   The customs agent examined the baggage.

   Synonyms see

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. question or examine thoroughly and closely

   verb.communication

   Synonyms probe

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. question closely

   verb.communication

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

   verb.social

   Synonyms essay prove test try try out

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. 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 <i>examine</i> a mineral; to <i>examine</i> a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to <i>examine</i> a proposition, theory, or question.

   verb

   Source: webster1913