durchleuchten

Definitions of durchleuchten
  1. verb
    question or examine thoroughly and closely
    synonyms: durchkauen, durchsprechen, erforschen
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    types:
    ermitteln, recherchieren, untersuchen
    conduct an inquiry or investigation of
    type of:
    durchforschen, erforschen, forschen
    investigate scientifically
  2. verb
    discuss the pros and cons of an issue
    synonyms: durchkauen, durchsprechen
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    type of:
    Meinungen austauschen
    speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
  3. verb
    make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    synonyms: abmachen, erklären, klarmachen
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    type of:
    aufhellen, aufklären, beleuchten, bereinigen, erhellen, klarlegen, klarmachen, klarstellen, klären
    make clear and (more) comprehensible
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