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examining

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzæməˌnɪŋ]

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Learn how to use examining in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “investigation”

(verb) to look closely at something to understand it better. This can mean checking something out very carefully, like a teacher looking at papers or a doctor checking a patient.

Example

The scientist is examining the sample under a microscope to find new information.

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She is not examining the book; instead, she is ignoring it completely.

Example

What are you examining in your project?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to carefully think about or analyze something. This could mean looking at answers on a test or assessing a situation.

Example

The teacher is examining the students' answers to see how much they've learned.

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He is not examining the options; he is rushing to make a decision.

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Are you examining all the choices before deciding?

How to pronounce examining

Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzæməˌnɪŋ]

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