Definition of "examine"

Kid-friendly meaning of examine, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "examine" mean?

examine (verb) — to look at something very carefully.

Part of speechVerb Syllables3 (ex·a·mine)

Example sentences using "examine"

Grade K–2
The doctor will examine me.
Grade 3–5
Examine the leaf with a magnifying glass.
Grade 6–8
If you examine your own thinking carefully, you might find biases you didn't know you had.

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