examiningandmending
nounUK /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈmɛndɪŋ/
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ənd ˈmɛndɪŋ/
Looking closely at something to see what is wrong and then fixing it.
The examiningandmending of the old bicycle took all afternoon.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Checking a hurt person or animal and then making them feel better.
The vet's examiningandmending helped the little dog walk again.
3. Looking over a piece of work carefully and correcting its mistakes.
Her examiningandmending of the essay made it much clearer.
4. Finding the broken parts of a machine and putting them back in good shape.
The examiningandmending of the clock kept it ticking for years.
5. Studying a problem closely and then making it right.
The team's examiningandmending of the plan saved the project.