Definitions
- Describing a quick and informal glance or look at something. - Referring to an estimation or assessment of something based on a visual inspection. - Talking about a nonchalant or casual observation of something.
- Referring to a thorough and detailed inspection or analysis of something. - Describing a careful and systematic review of something to identify its characteristics or qualities. - Talking about a formal or professional evaluation of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve looking at something.
- 2Both are verbs that describe an action.
- 3Both can be used to gain information about something.
- 4Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 5Both require the use of the eyes.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Examine is more intense and thorough than eyeballed.
- 2Purpose: Examine is often done with a specific purpose in mind, while eyeballed is more casual and nonchalant.
- 3Formality: Examine is more formal and professional than eyeballed.
- 4Duration: Examine takes longer than eyeballed.
- 5Connotation: Examine has a neutral or positive connotation, while eyeballed can have a negative connotation if used to describe a careless or inaccurate observation.
Remember this!
Eyeballed and examine both involve looking at something, but they differ in intensity, purpose, formality, duration, and connotation. Eyeballed is a casual and nonchalant observation, while examine is a thorough and detailed inspection or analysis. Examine is more formal and professional, while eyeballed can have a negative connotation if used carelessly or inaccurately.
