The same distinctions in implications and connotations are observable in their corresponding nouns scrutiny, scanning, inspection, examination, and audit. Scrutinize and scrutiny imply close observation and attention to minute detail.
Scan and scanning are usually employed in reference to something that is surveyed from point to point; the terms may imply careful observation or study but sometimes imply the opposite and suggest a cursory glancing from one point to another; thus, to scan the newspaper each morning may admit of either interpretation. Hi again! I'd like to ask you natives about a word 'Examine'. What I want to know is As I know, the word 'Examine' means to look something over I mean, take a closer look.
Am I right? But I have a question. What is the difference between 'Check' and 'Examine'? In what kind of situation you guys would use that word?
Simply the word 'Check' is more common word than the word 'Examine'? Let me know. I want to know natives thinking. Thank you again. Istarion Senior Member Paris, France. Hello Parkha, Have you looked at examples and details of these words in a dictionary?
From the WR dictionary: Examine 1 inspect or study thoroughly to determine the nature or condition of. Examine is to look closely at something, to look at the details.
Inspect is to look closely to find a problem. It is more serious like pandashi3 said. Examined can be used seriously as well, such as being examined by a doctor, but it is usually more general.
I can think of some example sentences. In science class, we used a microscope to examine the specimen. The house was inspected for pests. Thank you so much all! The one learning a language! Learn about premium features. Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for. Register for free.
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