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examining

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of inspecting or observing something closely and systematically.

  • Verb

    The process of testing or examining someone or something to assess their competence, quality, or condition.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/



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Synonyms

pore over , undersee
Rhymes
Words rhyming with examining
exploring , boring , snoring , storing
Variants
List of all variants of examining that leads to same result
examinable , examine , examined , examiner , examiners , examines , examining , examining room , cross-examination , cross-examinations , cross-examine , cross-examined , cross-examiner , cross-examiners , cross-examines , cross-examining , re-examine , re-examined , re-examines , re-examining , reexamine , reexamined , reexamines , reexamining
Etymology
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The word 'examining' comes from the Latin word 'examinare', which means 'to test, examine'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'exam' is derived from the Latin word 'examinare'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'exam' to refer to a test dates back to the 15th century.

  3. In some countries, students take exams multiple times a year to assess their progress.


Related Concepts
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  1. inspection: The act of closely examining something to identify defects or to ensure that it meets certain standards.

  2. evaluation: The process of judging the quality, value, or significance of something.


Culture
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Examining has been a significant part of various cultures and societies throughout history. In education, it is used extensively to evaluate students' knowledge and understanding. In the medical field, it is used to diagnose and treat diseases. In law enforcement, it is used to investigate crimes.

How to Memorize "examining"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of closely inspecting an object or situation.
    - Imagine yourself going through each step of the examination process.
    - Visualize the outcome of the examination.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'examining' with the idea of thorough inspection.
    - Think of the word 'exam' and the process of taking a test.
    - Associate the word with the idea of assessing or judging.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym EXAM to remember the different steps of examining: Explore, eXamine, Analyze, and Make a conclusion.


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