examiningandfixing

noun

UK /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈfɪksɪŋ/

US /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈfɪksɪŋ/

Looking closely at something to find what is wrong and then making it work again.

The mechanic spent the morning examining and fixing the old bicycle.

SYNONYMS

checking and repairing inspecting and mending diagnosing and correcting testing and restoring

RELATED WORDS

repair inspection maintenance troubleshooting diagnosis

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of studying a problem carefully and then solving it.

Examining and fixing the computer error took the whole afternoon.

3. Checking something for mistakes and putting them right.

Her job involves examining and fixing errors in the school reports.

4. Looking after something by finding faults and repairing them.

Examining and fixing the pipes kept the water running all winter.