examined
word · lemma: examine
/ɪɡˈzæmənd/
ig-ZAM-uhnd
/ɛɡzˈæmɪnd/
ig-ZAM-uhnd
Definition
Looked at something carefully to learn more about it or to check for problems. It can refer to checking objects, documents, people, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
'Examined' is the past tense and past participle of 'examine'. Common in formal or academic language, especially for careful study or investigation. Typical with 'evidence', 'patients', 'documents', 'details'. Not usually used for casual looks—use 'looked at' instead.
Spanish: examinar - inspeccionar - revisarPortuguese (BR): examinar - analisar - inspecionarPortuguese (PT): examinar - analisar - inspecionarChinese (Simplified): 检查 - 仔细研究Chinese (Traditional): 檢查 - 仔細研究Hindi: जांचना - निरीक्षण करनाArabic: فحص - درسBengali: পরীক্ষা করেছিল - পর্যবেক্ষণ করেছিলRussian: осмотрел - изучил - проверилJapanese: 調べた - 診察したVietnamese: xem xét - kiểm traKorean: 조사했다 - 검토했다 - 진찰했다Turkish: inceledi - muayene ettiUrdu: جائزہ لیا - معائنہ کیاIndonesian: memeriksa - meneliti
Example Sentences
The police examined the evidence carefully.
basic
I examined the contract before signing it.
natural
We examined several options before making a decision.
natural
He picked up the strange coin and examined it closely.
natural
The doctor examined my eyes.
basic
She examined the report for mistakes.
basic