examination

noun

UK /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	examination
plural	examinations

1
countable educationformalan exam
sit/take an examination:
Students will sit a two-hour examination at the end of the year.
Synonyms and related words
General words for exams and taking exams
assessment
borderline
candidate
2
countable/uncountable a careful look at something in order to find out about it or see what it is like
examination of:
Engineers made a thorough examination of the wreckage.
on closer examination:
It looked like a shed, but on closer examination we could see it was someone’s house.
Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections
examination
analysis
review
1. 2a
  countable an occasion when a doctor looks carefully at someone’s body to make certain they are healthy
  The doctor will give you a full examination before the trip.
  Synonyms and related words
  Medical tests and examinations
  amniocentesis
  autopsy
  biopsy
2. 2b
  countable/uncountable a careful study of an idea or plan to see how good it is
  These proposals will need detailed examination before a decision can be reached.
  under examination (=being considered):
  Several options are under examination.
  Synonyms and related words
  Careful examination and inspections
  examination
  analysis
  review
3
countable/uncountable an occasion when a lawyer asks someone questions in court
examination of:
Further examination of the witness revealed that he had met the murdered woman on several occasions.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials
affirmation
appearance
be on/under oath

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