1. to inspect or analyze something carefully and in detail, with a focus on identifying faults, weaknesses, or validity
The committee decided to examine critically the proposed budget before approving it.
O comitê decidiu examinar criticamente o orçamento proposto antes de aprová-lo.
2. to subject something to careful evaluation using analytical judgment
We must examine critically the assumptions underlying this theory.
Devemos examinar criticamente os pressupostos subjacentes a esta teoria.