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单词 examinations
释义

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce examination (audio)
1
: the act or process of examining : the state of being examined
2
: an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge
3
: a formal interrogation
examinational
ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shnəl How to pronounce examination (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • exam
  • quiz
  • test
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Example Sentences

On closer examination, the painting appears to be a fake. The victim's clothes were sent to the lab for examination. The police made a rigorous examination of the evidence at the crime scene. The court ordered that the defendant undergo a psychiatric examination. I have to study for the history examination. procedures that are not allowed during examination of witnesses See More
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce examination (audio)
1
: the act of checking closely and carefully
The doctor performed an examination of the patient.
2
: a test given to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge
a college entrance examination

Medical Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce examination (audio)
: the act or process of inspecting or testing for evidence of disease or abnormality see physical examination

Legal Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion
: the act or process of examining
especially : a formal questioning especially in a court proceeding see also cross-examination, direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination compare affidavit, deposition

examinations

noun

plural of examination
1
as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • exams
  • tests
  • quizzes
  • investigations
  • researches
  • boards
  • inspections
  • finals
  • auditions
  • pretests
  • retests
  • reviews
  • intelligence tests
  • aptitude tests
  • inquiries
  • catechisms
  • checkups
  • interrogations
  • placement tests
  • midterms
  • probes
  • midyears
2
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • investigations
  • inquiries
  • studies
  • explorations
  • probings
  • probes
  • inspections
  • researches
  • inquisitions
  • inquests
  • examens
  • disquisitions
  • probations
  • surveys
  • audits
  • questionnaires
  • diagnoses
  • hearings
  • interrogations
  • checkups
  • quests
  • questions
  • reinvestigations
  • trials
  • polls
  • quizzes
  • checks
  • rehearings
  • questionaries
  • challenges
  • queries
  • self-examinations
  • cross-examinations
  • self-reflections
  • feelers
  • soul-searchings
  • self-scrutinies
  • self-questionings
  • self-explorations
  • goings-over
3
as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inspections
  • audits
  • scrutinies
  • surveys
  • scans
  • investigations
  • analyses
  • checkups
  • studies
  • checks
  • reviews
  • views
  • dissections
  • explorations
  • researches
  • interrogations
  • look-sees
  • observations
  • reinspections
  • inquisitions
  • deconstructions
  • probes
  • assays
  • goings-over
  • rechecks
  • resurveys
  • perusals
  • surveillances
  • watches
  • close-ups
  • trial runs
  • checkouts
  • once-overs
  • test-drives
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