examiningandbuffing
nounUK /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈbʌfɪŋ/
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈbʌfɪŋ/
Looking closely at something and then rubbing it to make it shiny.
The car wash includes examining and buffing the old paint.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of checking a surface for flaws and then smoothing it out.
Examining and buffing the floor took all afternoon.
3. A careful review followed by improvement or refinement.
The editor's examining and buffing made the essay much clearer.
4. Inspecting a gem or metal and then polishing it to a high shine.
The jeweler's examining and buffing revealed a flawless stone.