examine [ɪɡˈzæmɪn]
examine
examine(
ehg
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zah
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mihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to seek to understand)
My dissertation examines the relationship between chocolate consumption and happiness.Mi disertaci贸n examina la relaci贸n entre el consumo de chocolate y la felicidad.
b. investigar
We are examining how the completion of a high school diploma impacts income.Estamos investigando como la obtenci贸n de un diploma de bachillerato afecta los ingresos.
c. estudiar
The students will be examining the role of sexuality in 19th century poetry.Los estudiantes estar谩n estudiando el papel de la sexualidad en la poes铆a del siglo XIX.
2. (to scrutinize)
a. inspeccionar
After examining the contract more closely, Oscar decided not to sign it.Despu茅s de inspeccionar el contrato m谩s a fondo, 脫scar decidi贸 no firmarlo.
b. registrar (baggage)
The customs official examined Brendan's suitcase and found several items that he hadn't declared.El aduanero registr贸 la maleta de Brendan y encontr贸 varios art铆culos que no hab铆a declarado.
c. interrogar (witness or suspect)
Upon examining the witness, the prosecutor noticed change since her previous statement.Al interrogar a la testigo, la fiscal not贸 cambios con respecto a su declaraci贸n anterior.
d. revisar
Please examine the package carefully to make sure there are no missing parts.Por favor, revise cuidadosamente el paquete para asegurarse que no falte ninguna pieza.
e. examinar
You need to examine all the details of the deed to the house before signing it.Tienes que examinar todos los detalles de las escrituras de la casa antes de firmar.
3. (medicine)
a. examinar
I'm going to examine you now to see if you have any moles that look problematic.Voy a examinarlo ahora para ver si tiene alg煤n lunar que parezca problem谩tico.
b. revisar
The doctor examined Rodrigo's ears and found a large buildup of wax.La doctora le examin贸 los o铆dos a Rodrigo y encontr贸 una gran acumulaci贸n de cera.
4. (education)
a. examinar
The professor examined the students on their proficiency with a microscope.La profesora examin贸 a los estudiantes sobre su habilidad en usar un microscopio.
examinetransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (evidence, student)
a. examinar
to examine one's consciencehacer examen de conciencia
examining bodycomit茅 de evaluaci贸n
Copyright 漏 2006 Harrap Publishers Limited
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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