Scrutinizing_for

Definition:

A Cognizer examines a Ground closely, alert to the presence of a Phenomenon.
Semantic Type
Non-Lexical Frame

FEs:

Core:
Cognizer [Cog]
Semantic Type
Sentient
The Cognizer pays attention to an entity in order to discover something about it.
       Leslie EXAMINED the glass for cracks.
 

Ground [Ground]
The Cognizer pays attention to the Ground, so named because it serves as the background or context for the Phenomenon.
       Leslie EXAMINED the glass for cracks.
 
       Kim SEARCHED the woods for mushrooms.
 

Phenomenon [Phen]
The entity that the Cognizer is alert for in the Ground.
       Leslie EXAMINED the glass for cracks.
 
       Kim SEARCHED the woods for mushrooms.
 
Non-Core:

Degree [Degr]
Semantic Type
Degree
This FE identifies the Degree to which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.

Instrument [ins]
An entity directed by the Cognizer that interacts with the Ground to accomplish the scrutiny.
       The temperature controller MONITORED the temperature with a calibrated silicon diode.
 

Manner [Manr]
Semantic Type
Manner
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.

Means [Mns]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The action of the Cognizer which allows them to scrutinize the Ground.

Purpose [Purp]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The event that the Cognizer hopes to bring about by looking for the Phenomenon.
       You should INSPECT your mail to determine the outcome of the module transfer.
 

Inherits From: Scrutiny
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Uses:
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Perspective on: Searching_scenario
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Lexical Units

Created by infinity on Wed Dec 07 22:02:43 CET 2005