[ɛɡˈzamɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition
(e.g: a doctor examined me and said I might need a caesarean)

- test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform tasks
(e.g: the colleges set standards by examining candidates)

- formally question (a defendant or witness) in court


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French examiner, from Latin examinare ‘weigh, test’, from examen ‘examination’