examine

v 1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to

discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a

sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a

criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" [syn: {analyze},

{analyse}, {study}]

2: observe carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined

the baggage"

3: question or examine thoroughly and closely [syn: {probe}]

4: question closely

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

use to; "This approach has been tried with good results";

"Test this recipe" [syn: {test}, {prove}, {try}, {try out},

{essay}]