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examining
ihg-ZA-mih-nihng
Examining (adjective) means Closely observant; carrying out a detailed inspection. Example: “The doctor gave the patient an examining look before speaking.”
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Closely observant; carrying out a detailed inspection.
"The doctor gave the patient an examining look before speaking."
"He fixed the stranger with a cool, examining stare."
"She gave the contract an examining glance before signing."
How to use examining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStudying something closely and carefully, in the act of doing so.
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- Plural
- examinings
- Comparative
- more examining
- Superlative
- most examining
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What does “examining” mean?
The word “examining” means closely observant; carrying out a detailed inspection. In plain terms, studying something closely and carefully, in the act of doing so.
How do you pronounce “examining”?
“Examining” is pronounced ihg-ZA-mih-nihng (/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “examining” in a sentence?
Here is “examining” used in a sentence: “She gave the contract an examining glance before signing.”
What part of speech is “examining”?
“Examining” is an adjective.
Is “examining” a common word?
“Examining” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'examining' and 'inspecting'?
As adjectives, both describe close, careful looking. 'Examining' suggests analysis and questioning in order to understand or judge something, while 'inspecting' emphasises checking for faults or verifying condition. They overlap, but 'examining' leans toward evaluation.
What is the difference between an 'examining' look and a 'searching' look?
Both describe intense, close attention. An 'examining' look studies details as if inspecting or assessing them, while a 'searching' look tries to find or uncover something hidden, such as a person's true feelings.
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