examines
Looks over carefully
Examines means to look at something closely or carefully, typically to assess, evaluate, or understand it.
A doctor examines a patient; a lawyer examines a witness; a student examines a problem.
She examines the document for errors.
The word implies deliberate, focused attention rather than casual observation.
Examines in close detail
- surveysSystematic information gathering
- checksBank payment documents
- investigatesLooks into thoroughly
- auditsFormal account inspections
reviews · assesses · appraises · vets · screens · monitors · observes · peruses
Procedures measuring knowledge
- quizzesBrief knowledge checks
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- midtermsExams at semester's center
- standardizedMade uniform across cases
essay · oral · written · multiple-choice · proctors · graders · scoring · assessment
Testable proposed explanation
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- findingsConclusions from investigation
scholarship · thesis · dissertation · empirical · fieldwork · controls · replication · sample
Facts for analysis
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- findingsConclusions from investigation
conclusions · variables · correlation · hypothesis · interpretation · quantitative · qualitative · metrics
Able to wait calmly
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- palpatesExamines by touch
physical · checkup · prognosis · vitals · reflexes · pupils · throat · abdomen
In proximity or detail
- carefullyWith deliberate attention
- criticallyWith serious judgment
- thoroughlyIn complete detail
- meticulouslyWith extreme care
rigorously · systematically · exhaustively · minutely · painstakingly · intensively · microscopically · forensically
scrutinizes
Examines in close detail
- surveysSystematic information gathering
- checksBank payment documents
- investigatesLooks into thoroughly
audits · reviews · assesses · appraises · vets · screens · monitors · observes · peruses · scans
tests
Procedures measuring knowledge
standardized · essay · oral · written · multiple-choice · proctors · graders · scoring · assessment · evaluation
hypothesis
Testable proposed explanation
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- studyDeliberate learning effort
findings · scholarship · thesis · dissertation · empirical · fieldwork · controls · replication · sample · evidence
data
Facts for analysis
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
findings · conclusions · variables · correlation · hypothesis · interpretation · quantitative · qualitative · metrics · diagnostics
patient
Able to wait calmly
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
palpates · physical · checkup · prognosis · vitals · reflexes · pupils · throat · abdomen · consultation
closely
In proximity or detail
- carefullyWith deliberate attention
- criticallyWith serious judgment
- thoroughlyIn complete detail
meticulously · rigorously · systematically · exhaustively · minutely · painstakingly · intensively · microscopically · forensically · skeptically
- mental actionsthinks, considers, understands, perceives, recognizes
- medical examinationClinical health evaluation
- medical examinerPhysician determining death causes
- mock examinationsPreparatory assessments before real ones
- cross examinationQuestioning opposing party's witness
- examination roomMedical assessment chamber
- final examinationConcluding academic assessment
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