examine vs test

examine is not a noun while test is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
examine	No	No	Yes	No
test	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, test is a hyponym of examine; that is, test is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than examine:

Other hyponyms of examine include quiz, cross examine, cross question, catechise, catechize, grill.

As verbs, examine and test are synonyms defined as:

examine and test: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Other synonyms of examine include essay, prove, try, try out.

examine (noun)	test (noun)
	the act of testing something
	any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
	the act of undergoing testing
	a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
	trying something to find out about it
	a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

examine (verb)	test (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning	undergo a test
question closely	examine someone's knowledge of something
question or examine thoroughly and closely	determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect	achieve a certain score or rating on a test
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to	put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
	test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
	show a certain characteristic when tested