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English to English verb
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consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning |  | Example: analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
analyze your real motives
source: wordnet30
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observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect | | Example: The customs agent examined the baggage
I must see your passport before you can enter the country
source: wordnet30
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question or examine thoroughly and closely | | source: wordnet30
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question closely | | source: wordnet30
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put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | | Example: This approach has been tried with good results
Test this recipe
source: wordnet30
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To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection of particulars for the purpose of obtaining a fuller insight into the subject of examination, as a material substance, a fact, a reason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question. | | source: webster1913
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