Examined — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase noun /ig-ˈza-mən/ (verb) /ˈkrȯs-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/ (noun) /(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈza-mən/ (verb) ex·am·ine

Meaning & Definition of Examined

Examined (verb)

  1. to inspect closely
  2. to test the condition of
  3. to inquire into carefully, investigate
  4. to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view
  5. to question (a witness) again in a legal proceeding

Examined (phrase)

  1. —used to say that someone is being very unreasonable or irrational

Examined (noun)

  1. the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility

Examined (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put a series of questions to

    "the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness"

    similar: catechized, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed, sweat (slang), gave the third degree to, picked the brains of
    related: debriefed, cross-examined, cross-questioned, annoyed, harassed, hounded, pestered, canvassed, polled

  2. to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

    "the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it"

    similar: audited, checked (out), conned, inspected, overlooked, oversaw, reviewed, scanned, scrutinized, surveyed, viewed, went over
    related: noticed, observed, watched, combed, perused, pored (over), analyzed, dissected, parsed, delved (into), explored, investigated, plumbed, probed, researched, studied, categorized, classified, picked over, reinspected, rereviewed, resurveyed
    near: skimmed, glanced (at or over), missed

  3. to search through or into

    "a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency"

    similar: delved (into), dug (into), explored, inquired (into), investigated, looked (into), probed, researched, checked into, checked up on
    related: inspected, sifted, studied, viewed, browsed, cruised, perused, scanned, skimmed (through), surfed, thumbed (through), reinvestigated

Related Entry: Examine (verb)

Examine is a different word from Examined. The synonyms below are for examine, not for examined.

  1. to put a series of questions to

    "the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness"

    similar: catechize, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat (slang), give the third degree to, pick the brains of
    related: debrief, cross-examine, cross-question, annoy, harass, hound, pester, canvass, poll

  2. to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

    "the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it"

    similar: audit, check (out), con, inspect, overlook, oversee, review, scan, scrutinize, survey, view, go over
    related: notice, observe, watch, comb, peruse, pore (over), analyze, dissect, parse, delve (into), explore, investigate, plumb, probe, research, study, categorize, classify, pick over, reinspect, rereview, resurvey
    near: skim, glance (at or over), miss

  3. to search through or into

    "a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency"

    similar: delve (into), dig (into), explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, check into, check up on
    related: inspect, sift, study, view, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), reinvestigate

Related Entry: Cross-examined (verb)

Cross-examined is a different word from Examined. The synonyms below are for cross-examined, not for examined.

  1. as in examined, bombarded

    similar: besieged, bombarded, cross-questioned, examined, pumped, asked, catechized, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed, polled, surveyed
    opposite: answered, replied, responded, rejoined, retorted, commented, observed, remarked, avoided, ducked

Related Entry: Reexamined (verb)

Reexamined is a different word from Examined. The synonyms below are for reexamined, not for examined.

  1. to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

    "in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer"

    similar: readdressed, reanalyzed, reconceived, reconsidered, redefined, reevaluated, reexplored, rethought, reviewed, revisited, reweighed, changed one's mind (about), thought better of, went over
    related: reheard, reconceptualized, reenvisioned, reimagined, reappraised, reassessed, reinvestigated, restudied, amended, corrected, emended, rectified, reformed, remedied, revised
    near: asserted, defended, maintained, upheld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Examined

The most common words with a similar meaning to Examined:

Slang: sweat
catechized, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed, audited, checked (out), conned, inspected, overlooked, oversaw, reviewed, scanned, scrutinized, surveyed, viewed, delved (into), dug (into), explored, inquired (into), investigated, looked (into), probed, researched, gave the third degree to, picked the brains of, went over, checked into, checked up on

Related Words for Examined

debriefed, cross-examined, cross-questioned, annoyed, harassed, hounded, pestered, canvassed, polled, noticed, observed, watched, combed, perused, pored (over), analyzed, dissected, parsed, plumbed, studied, categorized, classified, picked over, reinspected, rereviewed, resurveyed, sifted, browsed, cruised, skimmed (through)

Near Antonyms of Examined

skimmed, glanced (at or over), missed

Word Forms of Examined

Inflections: examining, reexamined, re-examined, reexamining, re-examining

Derived words: examinable (adjective), examiner (noun), cross-examine (verb), cross-examiner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Examined

Middle English, from Anglo-French examiner, from Latin examinare, from examen

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Examined

have one's head examined

Frequently Asked Questions about Examined

What does "Examined" mean?

"Examined" means to inspect closely. As an a verb, a phrase and a noun, it is defined as: to inspect closely. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Examined"?

Other words for "Examined" include catechized, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed and sweat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Examined" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Examined"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Examined". Common alternatives include catechized, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed, sweat, audited and checked (out).

How do you use "Examined" in a sentence?

Examples of "Examined" in a sentence: "the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness"; "the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it"; "a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency".

Is "Examined" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Examined" can be used as a verb, a phrase and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Examined"?

"Examined" is pronounced /ig-ˈza-mən/ as a verb, /ˈkrȯs-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/ as a noun and /(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈza-mən/ as a verb and divided into syllables as ex·am·ine.

What is the origin of the word "Examined"?

"Examined" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French examiner, from Latin examinare, from examen. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Examined" meaning "to put a series of questions to"?

When "Examined" (verb) means to put a series of questions to, synonyms include catechized, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried and questioned.