Durchleuchten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchleuchten" is used as verb with the meaning of "X-ray", "scan" or "illuminate".

Essential properties of "durchleuchten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: durchleuchten
Simple past: durchleuchtete
Participle: durchleuchtet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "durchleuchten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Examine with light or X-rays"

Definition: "To examine something thoroughly, often using light or X-rays."
Translation(s): X-ray, scan, illuminate, fluoroscope
Synonym(s): untersuchen, analysieren, prüfen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): durchsuchen, durchsehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Arzt muss die Lunge durchleuchten.The doctor must X-ray the lungs.
Die Sicherheitskräfte durchleuchten das Gepäck am Flughafen.Security personnel X-ray the luggage at the airport.
Wir sollten die Dokumente gründlich durchleuchten.We should thoroughly examine the documents.

2.) "Investigate or analyze thoroughly"

Definition: "To investigate or analyze a situation or person in detail."
Translation(s): scrutinize, investigate, analyze, examine thoroughly
Synonym(s): durchforschen, ergründen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): durchdenken, durchschauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei durchleuchtet den Verdächtigen.The police are scrutinizing the suspect.
Wir müssen die Firma gründlich durchleuchten.We need to thoroughly investigate the company.
Der Journalist durchleuchtet den Skandal.The journalist is investigating the scandal.

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