examining

(verb) consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. Synonyms: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas. Examples: "Analyze a sonnet by shakespeare." "Analyze the evidence in a criminal trial." "Analyze your real motives."

(verb) observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect. Synonyms: examine, see. Examples: "The customs agent examined the baggage." "I must see your passport before you can enter the country."

(verb) question or examine thoroughly and closely. Synonyms: probe, examine.

(verb) question closely. Synonyms: examine.

(verb) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. Synonyms: test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay. Examples: "This approach has been tried with good results." "Test this recipe."