examine
BrE /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ AmE /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
verb en → es
past examined pp examined ing examining
to look at something carefully to find out information about it or check if it is correct, safe, etc.
examinar, revisar, comprobar
- examine somebody/something for something
Collocations examine a patient · examine the evidence
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The doctor examined her carefully.
El médico la examinó con cuidado.
to test someone's knowledge or abilities, especially in a formal situation such as an examination.
examinar, evaluar, probar
- examine somebody for something
Collocations examine a student · examine an application
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The teacher will examine the students next week.
El profesor examinará a los estudiantes la próxima semana.
to look at something carefully, especially to study it or understand more about it.
examinar, estudiar, observar
- examine something
Collocations examine a painting · examine the situation
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The police examined the scene of the accident.
La policía examinó el lugar del accidente.
to look at something carefully to check that it is safe or working properly.
inspeccionar, revisar, comprobar
- examine something
Collocations examine a machine · examine the building
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The engineer examined the bridge for any signs of damage.
El ingeniero inspeccionó el puente por cualquier signo de daño.
Phrasal verbs
terminar de examinar algo
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They examined the documents out thoroughly.
Examinaron los documentos a fondo.
revisar algo cuidadosamente
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The committee examined the proposal over carefully.
El comité revisó la propuesta con cuidado.
terminar de examinar algo
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They examined the case through.
Examinaron el caso hasta el final.
revisar algo cuidadosamente
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The inspector examined the report up.
El inspector revisó el informe con atención.
revisar algo cuidadosamente
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The doctor examined the patient with a stethoscope.
El médico examinó al paciente con un estetoscopio.
Idioms
revisar algo minuciosamente
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They examined the budget under a microscope.
Revisaron el presupuesto con lupa.
revisar algo minuciosamente
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The auditor examined the accounts with a fine-tooth comb.
El auditor revisó las cuentas con lupa.
revisar algo minuciosamente
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The detective examined the crime scene with a magnifying glass.
El detective examinó el lugar del crimen con lupa.