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Examination

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

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📖 Definitions of "Examination"

noun

1
The act of examining.
2
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
3
A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
4
Interrogation.

🔄 Synonyms of "Examination"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
scrutinynoun	Intense study of someone or something.
testnoun	A challenge, trial.
inspectionnoun	The act of examining something, often closely.
interrogationnoun	The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
examennoun	(obsolete) examination; inquiry
testingnoun	The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.
examnoun	(sciences) Shortened form of examine

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Examination"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
examennoun	(obsolete) examination; inquiry
inspectionnoun	The act of examining something, often closely.
scrutinynoun	Intense study of someone or something.
interrogationnoun	The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
testnoun	A challenge, trial.
examnoun	(informal) Clipping of examination, especially when meaning “test” or in compound terms. [The act of examining.]
testingnoun	The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.
examinernoun	A person who sets an examination.
examiningnoun	examination
vettingnoun	A checking or investigation.
auditnoun	An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures
inspectingnoun	An act of inspection.
interviewnoun	A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.
check-upnoun	(often used attributively) Alternative form of checkup. [A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.]
scrutinising	Of an action that scrutinises.
scannoun	A close investigation.
examinenoun	To observe or inspect carefully or critically.
surveynoun	A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
investigationnoun	The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
researchnoun	(uncountable, countable in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).