исследовать, рассматривать, проверять, обследовать, осматривать, допрашивать
глагол ↓
- рассматривать; осматривать
to examine smth. through the field glasses [with a magnifying glass] — рассматривать что-л. в бинокль [через лупу]
to examine by touch [by tasting] — пробовать на ощупь [на вкус]
he was closely examining the picture — он внимательно рассматривал картину
- мед. осматривать; выслушивать; обследовать
have yourself carefully examined — вам нужно пройти тщательное медицинское обследование
- (часто into) обследовать, проверять; исследовать, изучать
to examine accounts — проверять счета /отчётность/
to examine facts — изучить факты
to examine (into) the conditions — обследовать условия
to examine into details — вникать в подробности
to examine one’s conscience — обращаться к своей совести
to examine documents — познакомиться с документами, изучить документы
- спец. проверять на местности
- экзаменовать
to examine smb. orally — устроить кому-л. устный экзамен
I was examined in Latin — меня проэкзаменовали по латыни
- опрашивать; допрашивать (пленного, обвиняемого, свидетеля)
- библ. искушать, испытывать
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
unpleasant memories of having to examine the innards of a frog for science class — неприятные воспоминания о том, как приходилось изучать внутренности лягушки для урока природоведения
to examine for compliance — проверить на соответствие техническим условиям
to examine carefully / closely / thoroughly — тщательно осматривать
to examine upon oath — допрашивать под присягой
to cross-examine a witness — осуществить перекрёстный допрос свидетеля
to examine / interrogate / question a witness — допросить свидетеля
to examine by touch — пробовать на ощупь
examine a question — рассмотреть вопрос
examine an account — проверить счет
to examine forensically — проводить судебную экспертизу
to examine physically — проводить медицинскую экспертизу
Примеры с переводом
You should have your eyes examined.
Вам стоит проверить зрение.
This doctor examines everyone for possible heart disease.
Этот врач осматривает всех на предмет выявления какого-либо сердечного заболевания.
The customs agent examined the baggage.
Сотрудник таможни осмотрел багаж.
The builder has been examining the wall for cracks.
Строители уже какое-то время проверяют стены на наличие трещин.
We must examine carefully the character of his proposals.
Мы обязаны внимательно рассмотреть его предложения.
Passengers are requested to examine their tickets and change before leaving.
Пассажиров просят проверять билеты и сдачу, не отходя от кассы.
An accountant has been hired to examine the company’s books.
Для проверки отчётов компании наняли бухгалтера.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
examiner — эксперт, экзаменатор, ревизор, инспектор, контролер, экзаменующий
examinant — экзаменатор, исследователь
examining — изучающий, исследующий, экзаменующий
examined — исследованный, проверенный
examinable — познаваемый, доступный расследованию, подсудный, поддающийся проверке
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: examine
he/she/it: examines
ing ф. (present participle): examining
2-я ф. (past tense): examined
3-я ф. (past participle): examined
transitive verb
1
b
: to test the condition of
2
a
: to interrogate closely
b
: to test by questioning in order to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge
Synonyms
Choose the Right Synonym for examine
scrutinized the hospital bill
scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.
inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.
examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.
Example Sentences
An accountant has been hired to examine the company’s books.
The police examined the evidence carefully.
You should have your eyes examined.
He was examined by several doctors, who found nothing wrong with him.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French examiner, from Latin examinare, from examen
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of examine was
in the 14th century
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examine
EXAMINE, EXAMINE INTO
Глагол examine употребляется с прямым дополнением в значениях: 1) ‘экзаменовать’: to examine a student; 2) ‘допрашивать’: to examine a captive; 3) ‘рассматривать, осматривать’: to examine a picture, to examine a patient. Examine в значении ‘исследовать’ употребляется как с прямым, так и с предложным дополнением (с предлогом into): to examine a matter или to examine into a matter ‘исследовать вопрос’.
Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > examine
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examine
2) проверя́ть, обсле́довать
3) экзаменова́ть
4)
мед.
выслу́шивать, осма́тривать
5)
воен. юр.
допра́шивать; опра́шивать
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > examine
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examine
Персональный Сократ > examine
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examine
English-Russian dictionary of biology and biotechnology > examine
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examine
1. III
1) examine smth. examine a room осматривать /рассматривать/ комнату и т.д.; examine smb.’s papers изучать чьи-л. бумаги и т.д.; examine a question рассматривать вопрос и т.д.; examine an account проверять счет; examine one’s own conscience спрашивать свою совесть; прислушиваться к своей совести
2) examine smb., smth. examine a patient осматривать пациента /больного/ и т.д.; has the doctor examined you? вас уже осмотрел врач?, вы уже были у врача?; examine smb.’s heart послушать сердце у кого-л.
3) examine smb. examine the students экзаменовать /спрашивать, опрашивать/ студентов и т.д.
4) examine smb. examine a witness допрашивать /подвергать допросу/ свидетеля и т.д.
2. IV
1) examine smth. in some manner examine the picture critically критически и т.д. изучать картину; he examined the matter thoroughly он тщательно изучил это дело
2) examine smb., smth. in some manner examine the patient thoroughly тщательно и т.д. осматривать больного; examine a man expertly осмотреть человека со знанием деда
3) examine smb. in same manner examine the students regularly регулярно и т.д. экзаменовать студентов
4) examine smb. in some manner examine the prisoner coolly relentlessly, superficially, day and night, etc.) хладнокровно и т.д. допрашивать заключенного
3. XI
1) be examined when examined he denied everything на допросе он все отрицал; be examined in some manner the documents were thoroughly examined документы были тщательно и т.д. рассмотрены /изучены/
3) be examined in some manner students are periodically examined a) время от времени студентов спрашивают; б) студенты периодически сдают экзамены
4. XII
1) have smb., smth. examined have a patient examined осмотреть больного и т.д.; have one’s eyes examined проверить /подвергнуть осмотру/ глаза и т.д.
2) have smth. examined have smb.’s things examined осмотреть /проверить/ чьи-л. вещи
5. XXI1
1) examine smb. in/on/ some subject examine the students in English экзаменовать /проверять/ студентов по английскому языку и т.д.; examine smb. for smth. examine smb. for a degree экзаменовать кого-л. для присвоения [ему] степени и т.д.; examine smb. for proficiency in smth. экзаменовать /проверять/ кого-л. для определения его квалификации
2) examine smth. with /through /smth. examine the paper with a magnifying glass рассматривать документ через увеличительное стекло и т.д.; examine smth. through the glasses разглядывать что-л. в бинокль; examine smth. on ) smth. examine the picture on both sides осматривать картину с обеих сторон; examine a check in bright light изучать /рассматривать/ чек при ярком свете; examine smth. for smth. examine smb.’s luggage for contraband goods искать контрабанду в чьем-л. багаже; examine the sky for rain всматриваться в небо, чтобы определить, будет ли дождь; examine smth. at some time we shall examine his papers in the morning мы рассмотрим его документы завтра и т.д.; you will examine the book at your leisure вы сможете изучать эту книгу на досуге: examine smth. by smth. examine smb.’s pockets by touch ощупать чьи-л. карманы; examine food by tasting проверять пищу на вкус, пробовать пищу
English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > examine
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examine
[ɪɡˈzæmɪn]
examine мед. выслушивать, осматривать examine воен., юр. допрашивать; опрашивать examine допрашивать examine досматривать examine обследовать examine опрашивать, допрашивать examine опрашивать examine проверять examine проводить экспертизу examine производить осмотр, экспертизу examine производить осмотр examine рассматривать; исследовать (тж. examine into) examine рассматривать examine ревизовать examine экзаменовать
English-Russian short dictionary > examine
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examine
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > examine
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examine
1) опрашивать, допрашивать ; расследовать
3) проводить освидетельствование, исследование , осмотр, экспертизу
4) досматривать; проверять
•
to examine physically — проводить медицинский осмотр; проводить медицинскую экспертизу;
to examine psychiatrically — проводить психиатрическое освидетельствование; проводить психиатрическую экспертизу;
* * *
/vt/ осматривать
Англо-русский юридический словарь > examine
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examine
[ıgʹzæmın]
1. 1) рассматривать; осматривать
to examine smth. through the field glasses [with a magnifying glass] — рассматривать что-л. в бинокль [через лупу]
to examine by touch [by tasting] — пробовать на ощупь [на вкус]
he was closely examining the picture — он внимательно рассматривал картину
2)
осматривать; выслушивать; обследовать
have yourself carefully examined — вам нужно пройти тщательное медицинское обследование
2. 1) ( into) обследовать, проверять; исследовать, изучать
to examine accounts — проверять счета /отчётность/
to examine documents — познакомиться с документами, изучить документы
2)
проверять на местности
3. экзаменовать
to examine smb. orally — устроить кому-л. устный экзамен
4. опрашивать; допрашивать ()
НБАРС > examine
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examine
[ɪg’zæmɪn]
v
— examine smb
— examine smb in smth
2) выслушивать, осматривать
I had my eyes examined. — У меня проверили зрение.
— examine smth carefully
— examine a patient
— examine smb’s heart
•
WAYS OF DOING THINGS:
Глагол to examine, имеющий значение «изучать что-либо тщательно, подчеркивает цель такого рассмотрения — для того чтобы придти к какому-либо решению». В отличие от него нижеследующие глаголы, сохраняя общее значение глагола to examine — «рассматривать что-либо, подвергать что-либо рассмотрению», содержат разные семантические компоненты, которых нет в глаголе to examine, или не имеют тех, которые есть в глаголе to examine, так, например, глагол to look at не предусматривает ни тщательности рассмотрения, ни цели решения рассмотренного вопроса. Глагол to analyse предусматривает другую цель — цель понимания и подчеркивает детальность, большую тщательности действия, глагол to check подчеркивает цель проверки, правильность результата и т. д.
Глагол to look at/have a look at/take a look at — «изучать что-либо (мысли, идею, план) особенно для того, чтобы принять решение, что в дальнейшем делать»: we need to look very carefully at ways of improving our efficiency нам надо тщательно рассмотреть пути дальнейшего повышения эффективности нашей работы; the bank is looking at a number of investment opportunities банк рассматривает ряд возможных инвестиций; I think we should have a look at the whole issue of women’s right я считаю, что нам надо рассмотреть всю проблему прав женщин; let’s take a close look at the system of communication давайте более подробно рассмотрим всю систему средств связи.
Глагол to analyse — «тщательно и детально рассмотреть что-либо, главным образом вопрос или проблему, для того чтобы понять эту проблему»: we need to identify and analyse all the company’s problems before we can solve them нам надо сначала определить и проанализировать все проблемы, с которыми столкнулась компания, и только потом мы сможем их решить; the computer analyses the data sent by the satellite компьютер подвергает анализу все данные, посланные спутником.
Глагол to study — посвятить много времени изучению со всей тщательностью чего-либо, чаще всего изучению документа, плана или проблемы: I’ve not had time to study these proposals, so I can’t comment on them у меня не было времени для изучения этого предложения, и потому я не могу о ней высказываться; I studied the map for a long time trying the most suitable route for our journey я долго изучал карту, пытаясь выбрать наилучший маршрут для нашего путешествия.
Глагол to inspect — рассматривать, инспектировать, проверять, тщательно рассматривать для того, чтобы установить удовлетворяет ли это установление нормам, нет ли их нарушений, особенно, если это входит в должностные обязанности: the building is regularly inspected by a fire safety officer это здание постоянно проверяет сотрудник службы пожарной безопасности; I got of at the car to inspect the damage я вышел из машины, чтобы установить каковы повреждения; make sure you inspect the goods carefully as soon as you receive them обязательно проверьте/осмотрите товар, как только вы его получите; young plants are regularly inspected for disease insects саженцы регулярно осматриваются на предмет появления болезнетворных вредителей.
Глагол to check — проверять, чтобы убедиться, что все в порядке (что сделано правильно, находится в безопасности или в удовлетворительном состоянии): their passports were checked by imagination officer of the airport в аэропорту сотрудник иммиграционной службы проверил их паспорта; check the building for structural damage осмотрите здание и проверьте нет ли повреждений в его конструкции; would you check the tyres for me? не проверите ли вы шины моей машины?; all written work should be checked over for spelling mistakes всю письменную работу надо проверить на предмет орфографических ошибок.
Глагол to scrutinize — очень тщательно рассматривать, пытаясь обнаружить недостатки, особенно, если это входит в должностные обязанности: it is the duty of the Treasure secretary to scrutinize every aspect of government spending в обязанности государственного казначея входит тщательная проверка всех правительственных расходов; the policeman scrutinized our faces with a suspicious eye полицейский с подозрением вглядывался в наши лица
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > examine
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examine
1. v рассматривать; осматривать
2. v мед. осматривать; выслушивать; обследовать
3. v обследовать, проверять; исследовать, изучать
4. v спец. проверять на местности
5. v экзаменовать
6. v опрашивать; допрашивать
7. v библ. искушать, испытывать
Синонимический ряд:
1. inspect (verb) analyse; audit; contemplate; explore; inspect; investigate; observe; overlook; ponder; probe; sift
2. quiz (verb) ask; catechise; catechize; cross-examine; enquire; inquire; interrogate; query; question; quiz; review
3. scrutinize (verb) canvass; check over; check up; con; go over; perlustrate; peruse; scrutinise; scrutinize; study; survey; vet; view
4. test (verb) assay; check; prove; test; try; try out
Антонимический ряд:
English-Russian base dictionary > examine
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examine
1) проводить экспертизу; рассматривать; исследовать
•
— examine a patent application
— examine as to form
— examine as to novelty
— examine as to patentability
— examine as to practicability
— examine as to usefulness
— examine as to utility
Patent terms dictionary > examine
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examine
гл.
1)
а)
общ.
рассматривать, осматривать
to examine carefully, closely, thoroughly — тщательно осматривать
б)
общ.
изучать, исследовать; проверять, обследовать, проводить экспертизу
This doctor examines everyone for possible heart disease. — Этот врач осматривает всех на предмет выявления какого-л. сердечного заболевания.
2)
общ.
экзаменовать; принимать экзамен
to examine smb. orally — устроить кому-л. устный экзамен
3)
юр.
опрашивать; допрашивать
See:
* * *
Рассматривать. Исследовать.
Англо-русский экономический словарь > examine
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examine
v
1) обследовать, проверять; изучать, исследовать; рассматривать
English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > examine
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examine
ɪɡˈzæmɪn гл.
1) а) рассматривать, осматривать to examine carefully, closely, thoroughly ≈ тщательно осматривать б) исследовать;
изучать;
проверять( на какой-л. предмет — for) The builder has been examining the wall for cracks. ≈ Строители проверяли стены на предмет трещин. ∙ Syn: inspect, investigate, scan, scrutinize
2) мед. выслушивать, осматривать;
обследовать This doctor examines everyone for possible heart disease. ≈ Врач осмотрит каждого на предмет сердечного заболевания.
3) экзаменовать (in/on) ;
принимать экзамен The great pianist will examine the students in music ≈ Экзамен будет принимать знаменитый пианист.
4) воен.;
юр. допрашивать;
опрашивать
рассматривать;
осматривать — to * smth. through the field glasses рассматривать что-л. в бинокль — to * by touch пробовать на ощупь — he was closely examining the picture он внимательно рассматривал картину (медицина) осматривать;
выслушивать;
обследовать — have yourself carefully *d вам нужно пройти тщательное медицинское обследование (часто into) обследовать, проверять;
исследовать, изучать — to * accounts проверять счета /отчетность/ — to * facts изучить факты — to * (into) the conditions обследовать условия — to * into details вникать в подробности — to * one’s conscience обращаться к своей совести — to * documents познакомиться с документами, изучить документы( специальное) проверять на местности экзаменовать — to * smb. orally устроить кому-л. устный экзамен — I was *d in Latin меня проэкзаменовали по латыни опрашивать;
допрашивать (пленного, обвиняемого, свидетеля) (библеизм) искушать, испытывать
examine мед. выслушивать, осматривать ~ воен., юр. допрашивать;
опрашивать ~ допрашивать ~ досматривать ~ обследовать ~ опрашивать, допрашивать ~ опрашивать ~ проверять ~ проводить экспертизу ~ производить осмотр, экспертизу ~ производить осмотр ~ рассматривать;
исследовать (тж. examine into) ~ рассматривать ~ ревизовать ~ экзаменовать
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > examine
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examine
1.
To test, to check, to examine, to try v
2.
To test, to check, to examine, to try v
3.
To test, to check, to examine, to try v
4.
To test, to examine, to control, to check v
Dictionary of packaging machinery and equipment > examine
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examine
Англо-русский технический словарь > examine
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examine
[ɪg’zæmɪn], [eg-]
гл.
1)
а) рассматривать, осматривать
to examine carefully / closely / thoroughly — тщательно осматривать
б) исследовать; изучать; проверять
The builder has been examining the wall for cracks. — Строители проверяли стены на предмет трещин.
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Syn:
2)
мед.
осматривать, слушать ; обследовать
This doctor examines everyone for possible heart disease. — Этот врач осматривает всех на предмет выявления какого-либо сердечного заболевания.
3) экзаменовать; принимать экзамен
The great pianist will examine the students in music. — Экзамен по музыке будет принимать знаменитый пианист.
4)
;
юр.
допрашивать; опрашивать
Англо-русский современный словарь > examine
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examine
English-Russian big medical dictionary > examine
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examine
[ɪg’zæmɪn]
1) Общая лексика: выслушивать, допрашивать, изучать, изучить, исследовать, обследовать, оглядывать, опрашивать, опросить, освидетельствовать, проверять, проэкзаменовать, разглядывать, рассматривать, рассмотреть, свидетельствовать, смотреть, экзаменовать, окинуть , присматриваться, проверить, оглядеть
Дипломатический термин: опрашивать , допрашивать
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > examine
См. также в других словарях:
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Examine — Ex*am ine, 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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examine — ex·am·ine vt ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing 1: to investigate or inspect closely examine the title compare audit 2: to question closely esp. in a court proceeding compare depose … Law dictionary
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examine — UK US /ɪgˈzæmɪn/ verb [T] ► to check or study something carefully, especially to prove an idea, learn new information, or discover possible problems: thoroughly/closely/carefully examine sth »The company’s financial statements will then be… … Financial and business terms
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examiné — examiné, ée (è gza mi né, née) part. passé. 1° Les lieux examinés avec soin. • …. Mais sur la foi d un songe, Dans le sang d un enfant voulez vous qu on se plonge ? Vous ne savez encor de quel père il est né, Quel il est. On le craint, tout … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d’Émile Littré
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examine — [v1] analyze, test appraise, assay, audit, canvass, case, check, check out, chew over*, consider, criticize, delve into, dig into, explore, eye*, finger*, frisk, go into, go over, go through, gun*, inquire, inspect, investigate, look over, look… … New thesaurus
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examiné — Examiné, [examin]ée. part. On dit fig. qu Un habit, que du linge est bien examiné, pour dire, qu Il est bien usé. Ce manteau est bien examiné, il monstre la corde … Dictionnaire de l’Académie française
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examine — [eg zam′ən, igzam′ən] vt. examined, examining [ME examinen < OFr examiner < L examinare, to weigh, ponder, examine < examen, tongue of a balance, examination < ex , out + base of agere, to lead, move: see ACT1] 1. to look at or into… … English World dictionary
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examine — c.1300, from O.Fr. examiner interrogate, question, torture, from L. examinare to test or try; weigh, consider, ponder, from examen a means of weighing or testing, probably ultimately from exigere weigh accurately (see EXACT (Cf. exact)). Related … Etymology dictionary
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examine — 1 inspect, *scrutinize, scan, audit Analogous words: *analyze, dissect, resolve: contemplate, observe, survey, view, notice, note (see SEE) 2 question, interrogate, quiz, catechize, *ask, query, inquire Analogous words: penetrate, probe (see … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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examine — ► VERB 1) inspect closely to determine the nature or condition of. 2) test the knowledge or proficiency of. 3) Law formally question (a defendant or witness) in court. DERIVATIVES examinee noun examiner noun. ORIGIN Latin examinare weigh, test … English terms dictionary
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examine — verb ADVERB ▪ carefully, closely, in detail, minutely ▪ Each case must be carefully examined. ▪ We shall now proceed to examine these two aspects of the problem in detail. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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ex·am·ine
(ĭg-zăm′ĭn)
tr.v. ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines
1.
a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.
b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one’s own motives.
2. To test or check the condition or health of: examine a patient.
3. To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises: Students are examined with standardized tests.
4. To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate: examine a witness under oath. See Synonyms at ask.
[Middle English examinen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre, from exāmen, a weighing out, from exigere, to weigh out; see exact.]
ex·am′in·a·ble adj.
ex·am′in·er n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
examine
(ɪɡˈzæmɪn)
vb (tr)
1. to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate
2. (Education) education to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests
3. (Law) law to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath
4. (Medicine) med to investigate the state of health of (a patient)
[C14: from Old French examiner, from Latin exāmināre to weigh, from exāmen means of weighing; see examen]
exˈaminable adj
exˌamˈinaˈbility n
exˈaminer n
exˈamining adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ex•am•ine
(ɪgˈzæm ɪn)
v.t. -ined, -in•ing.
1. to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine merchandise.
2. to observe, test, or investigate (a person’s body or any part of it), esp. in order to evaluate general health or determine the cause of illness.
3. to inquire into or investigate: to examine one’s motives.
4. to test the knowledge, reactions, or qualifications of (a pupil, candidate, etc.), as by questions.
5. Law. to interrogate regarding conduct or knowledge of facts: to examine a witness.
[1275–1325; < Middle French examiner < Latin exāmināre to weigh, examine, test; see examen]
ex•am′in•a•ble, adj.
ex•am`i•na•to′ri•al (-ə nəˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-) adj.
ex•am′in•er, n.
ex•am′in•ing•ly, adv.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
examine
Past participle: examined
Gerund: examining
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you examine |
he/she/it examines |
we examine |
you examine |
they examine |
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you examined |
he/she/it examined |
we examined |
you examined |
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I am examining |
you are examining |
he/she/it is examining |
we are examining |
you are examining |
they are examining |
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I have examined |
you have examined |
he/she/it has examined |
we have examined |
you have examined |
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I was examining |
you were examining |
he/she/it was examining |
we were examining |
you were examining |
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I had examined |
you had examined |
he/she/it had examined |
we had examined |
you had examined |
they had examined |
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I will examine |
you will examine |
he/she/it will examine |
we will examine |
you will examine |
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I will have examined |
you will have examined |
he/she/it will have examined |
we will have examined |
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I will be examining |
you will be examining |
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we will be examining |
you will be examining |
they will be examining |
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I have been examining |
you have been examining |
he/she/it has been examining |
we have been examining |
you have been examining |
they have been examining |
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I will have been examining |
you will have been examining |
he/she/it will have been examining |
we will have been examining |
you will have been examining |
they will have been examining |
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I had been examining |
you had been examining |
he/she/it had been examining |
we had been examining |
you had been examining |
they had been examining |
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I would examine |
you would examine |
he/she/it would examine |
we would examine |
you would examine |
they would examine |
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I would have examined |
you would have examined |
he/she/it would have examined |
we would have examined |
you would have examined |
they would have examined |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb | 1. | analyse, analyze, study, canvass, canvas anatomize — analyze down to the smallest detail; «This writer anatomized the depth of human behavior» diagnose, name — determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis diagnose — subject to a medical analysis survey, appraise — consider in a comprehensive way; «He appraised the situation carefully before acting» survey — make a survey of; for statistical purposes compare — examine and note the similarities or differences of; «John compared his haircut to his friend’s»; «We compared notes after we had both seen the movie» check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, suss out, look into, go over — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; «check the brakes»; «Check out the engine» assay — analyze (chemical substances) reexamine, review — look at again; examine again; «let’s review your situation» audit, scrutinise, scrutinize, inspect — examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; «audit accounts and tax returns» screen — examine methodically; «screen the suitcases» trace, follow — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; «We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba» ; «trace the student’s progress» investigate, look into — investigate scientifically; «Let’s investigate the syntax of Chinese» sieve, sift — check and sort carefully; «sift the information» look at, view, consider — look at carefully; study mentally; «view a problem» |
2. | see search — subject to a search; «The police searched the suspect»; «We searched the whole house for the missing keys» x-ray — examine by taking x-rays candle — examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light autopsy — perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem auscultate — examine by auscultation survey — look over carefully or inspect; «He surveyed his new classmates» glance over, scan, skim, rake, run down — examine hastily; «She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi» scan — examine minutely or intensely; «the surgeon scanned the X-ray» peruse — examine or consider with attention and in detail; «Please peruse this report at your leisure» scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; «he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror» search, look — search or seek; «We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest»; «Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!» inspect — look over carefully; «Please inspect your father’s will carefully» check — make an examination or investigation; «check into the rumor»; «check the time of the class» |
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3. | probe enquire, investigate, inquire — conduct an inquiry or investigation of; «The district attorney’s office investigated reports of possible irregularities»; «inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady» re-examine — question after cross-examination by opposing counsel; «re-examine one’s witness» investigate, look into — investigate scientifically; «Let’s investigate the syntax of Chinese» hear, try — examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; «The jury had heard all the evidence»; «The case will be tried in California» |
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4. | examine — question closely
query, question — pose a question quiz, test — examine someone’s knowledge of something; «The teacher tests us every week»; «We got quizzed on French irregular verbs» cross examine, cross question — question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; «The witness was cross-examined by the defense» catechize, catechise — examine through questioning and answering grill — examine thoroughly; «the student was grilled for two hours on the subject of phonology» |
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5. | test, try out, try, essay, prove pass judgment, evaluate, judge — form a critical opinion of; «I cannot judge some works of modern art»; «How do you evaluate this grant proposal?» «We shouldn’t pass judgment on other people» verify, control — check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; «Are you controlling for the temperature?» float — circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with; «The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform» field-test — test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used; «The Army field tested the new tanks» |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
examine
verb
1. inspect, test, consider, study, check, research, review, survey, investigate, explore, probe, analyse, scan, vet, check out, ponder, look over, look at, sift through, work over, pore over, appraise, scrutinize, peruse, take stock of, assay, recce (slang), look at carefully, go over or through He examined her passport and stamped it.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
examine
verb
1. To look at carefully or critically:
Idiom: give a going-over.
2. To study closely or systematically:
3. To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality:
Idioms: bring to the test, make trial of, put to the proof.
4. To subject to a test of knowledge or skill:
5. To put a question to (someone):
The American Heritage® Roget’s Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations
vyšetřitzkoumat
undersøgeeksaminereoverhørestudereudspørge
tutkia
pregledati
vizsgáztat
athuga, skoîa, kannaprófaprófa, yfirheyrarannsakaskoîa, athuga
試験する
조사하다
apklausaapklausinėjimasapklausinėtiapžiūrėjimasegzaminas
apskatīteksaminētizmeklētizpētītpratināt
izprašatipregledatipreveriti
undersöka
ตรวจสอบ
kiểm tra
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
examine
[ɪgˈzæmɪn] vt
(= scrutinize) [+ idea, proposal, plan] → examiner; [+ evidence] → examiner
(= inspect) [+ machine, premises] → inspecter
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
examine
vt
pupil, candidate → prüfen (→ in in +dat, → on über +acc)
(Jur) suspect, accused, witness → verhören
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
examine
(igˈzӕmin) verb
1. to look at closely; to inspect closely. They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.
2. (of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc. The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.
3. to consider carefully. The police must examine the facts.
4. to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc). She examines pupils in mathematics.
5. to question. The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.
exˌamiˈnation noun
1. (a) close inspection. Make a thorough examination of the area where the crime took place; On examination the patient was discovered to have appendicitis.
2. (also exˈam) a test of knowledge or ability. school examinations; She is to take a French/dancing exam; (also adjective) examination/exam papers; He failed/passed the English exam.
3. (a) formal questioning (eg of a witness).
exˈaminer noun
a person who examines.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
examine
→ يَفْحَصُ zkoumat undersøge untersuchen εξετάζω examinar tutkia examiner pregledati esaminare 試験する 조사하다 onderzoeken undersøke zbadać examinar осматривать undersöka ตรวจสอบ incelemek kiểm tra 考试
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
examine
vt. examinar, evaluar, investigar, indagar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
examine
vt explorar (form), reconocer (form), examinar, revisar (fam); May I examine your leg?..¿Puedo examinarle la pierna?
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Other forms: examined; examining; examines
The verb examine means to study something carefully and in great detail. You can examine a book, a painting, a person’s face and so on. Right now, you are examining the meaning of examine.
Examine means to look at something very closely and usually with the purpose of making a judgment. If you go to see a doctor, the doctor will examine you to see if you are healthy. Examine can also mean “question.” When the police examine a witness, they are questioning that witness. Along these same lines, examine can also be used to mean “test.” You might examine, or test, your friend’s knowledge of biology by asking him repeated questions about that subject.
Definitions of examine
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verb
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
“The customs agent
examined the baggage”-
synonyms:
see
see moresee less-
types:
- show 35 types…
- hide 35 types…
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search
subject to a search
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x-ray
examine by taking x-rays
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candle
examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
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autopsy
perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem
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auscultate
examine by auscultation
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survey
look over carefully or inspect
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glance over, rake, run down, scan, skim
examine hastily
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scan
examine minutely or intensely
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peruse
examine or consider with attention and in detail
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scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
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look, search
search or seek
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inspect
look over carefully
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check
make an examination or investigation
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go over, review, survey
hold a review (of troops)
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hunt
search (an area) for prey
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raid
search for something needed or desired
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frisk
search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
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strip-search
search (someone) for weapons or drugs by having the person remove their clothes
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scan
make a wide, sweeping search of
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go, rifle
go through in search of something; search through someone’s belongings in an unauthorized way
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rummage
search haphazardly
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comb, ransack
search thoroughly
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glass
scan (game in the forest) with binoculars
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flick, flip, leaf, riff, riffle, thumb
look through a book or other written material
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prospect
search for something desirable
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perambulate
make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)
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case
look over, usually with the intention to rob
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vet
examine carefully
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overlook
watch over
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horn in, intrude, nose, poke, pry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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screen, test
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
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countercheck
check a second time
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breathalyse, breathalyze
test someone’s alcohol level in his blood by means of a breathalyzer
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delve
search for something in a receptacle or container
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trawl
search or sift through in order to find something
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verb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
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synonyms:
analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, delve, parse, study
see moresee less-
types:
- show 30 types…
- hide 30 types…
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anatomise, anatomize
analyze down to the smallest detail
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diagnose, name
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
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diagnose
subject to a medical analysis
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appraise, survey
consider in a comprehensive way
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survey
make a survey of; for statistical purposes
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compare
examine and note the similarities or differences of
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check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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assay
analyze (chemical substances)
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reexamine, review
look at again; examine again
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audit, inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
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screen
examine methodically
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follow, trace
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
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investigate, look into
investigate scientifically
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sieve, sift
check and sort carefully
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consider, look at, view
look at carefully; study mentally
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process
analyze or examine so as to come to terms with
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explore
examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes
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explore
examine minutely
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delve, explore, research, search
inquire into
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explore
travel to or penetrate into
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analogise, analogize
make an analogy
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collate
compare critically; of texts
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bioassay
subject to a bio-assay
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probe
question or examine thoroughly and closely
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research
attempt to find out in a systematic and scientific manner
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contemplate
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
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groak
look or stare at longingly
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canvas, canvass, poll
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
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follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over
follow with the eyes or the mind
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experiment
conduct a test or investigation
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verb
question or examine thoroughly and closely
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verb
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
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synonyms:
essay, prove, test, try, try out
see moresee less-
types:
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control, verify
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
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float
circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
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field-test
test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used
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type of:
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evaluate, judge, pass judgment
form a critical opinion of
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control, verify
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