examine

/ig-ˈza-mən/

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

verb

  1. to inspect closely

  2. to test the condition of

  3. to inquire into carefully : investigate

scrutinize scan inspect examine mean to look at or over. scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail. scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.

noun

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

verb

  1. to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view

  2. to question (a witness) again in a legal proceeding

reexamine the patient/evidence