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  • 1examine — [eg zam′ən, igzam′ən] vt. examined, examining [ME examinen < OFr examiner < L examinare, to weigh, ponder, examine < examen, tongue of a balance, examination < ex , out + base of agere, to lead, move: see ACT1] 1. to look at or into… …

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  • 2examine — examinable, adj. examinatorial /ig zam euh neuh tawr ee euhl, tohr /, adj. examiner, n. examiningly, adv. /ig zam in/, v.t., examined, examining. 1. to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine a prospective purchase. 2. to observe, test, or… …

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  • 3examine — ex•am•ine [[t]ɪgˈzæm ɪn[/t]] v. t. ined, in•ing 1) to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine merchandise[/ex] 2) med to observe, test, or investigate (a person s body or any part of it), esp. in order to evaluate general health or determine… …

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  • 4examine — /əgˈzæmən / (say uhg zamuhn), /ɛg / (say eg ) verb (t) (examined, examining) 1. to inspect or scrutinise carefully; inquire into or investigate. 2. to test the knowledge, reactions, or qualifications of (a pupil, candidate, etc.), as by questions …

  • 5cross-examine — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. See inquiry. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. investigate, question closely, interrogate, grill*; see examine 2 , question 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. question, interrogate, *pump, *give the third …

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  • 6cross-examine — verb a) To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given. b) To question a trial witness, who has already been questioned by the other side. See Also …

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  • 7analytical — UK US /ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl/ adjective (ALSO FORMAL analytic) ► relating to the careful or scientific examination of facts and information: »analytical skills/techniques/methods »We offer award winning website design and hosting services, extranets, and… …

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  • 8analytically — analytical UK US /ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl/ adjective (ALSO FORMAL analytic) ► relating to the careful or scientific examination of facts and information: »analytical skills/techniques/methods »We offer award winning website design and hosting services,… …

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  • 9procedural law — Law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress (e.g., in a suit). It is distinguished from substantive law (i.e., law that creates, defines, or regulates rights and duties). Procedural law …

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  • 10Controverse sur le génocide tibétain — Le « Tibet historique » revendiqué par Dharamsala recouvre la Région autonome du Tibet, le Qinghai, les deux préfectures autonomes tibétaines et le comté autonome tibétain du Sichuan, la préfecture autonome tibétaine et le comté… …

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