Definition & Meaning of "examination"in English

Examination

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

examinations

Examples

The mechanic's examination of the engine revealed several problems.

a formal written, practical, or spoken test used to assess someone's knowledge or skill in a specific subject or field

Examples

The students were nervous before their final examination in mathematics.

formal systematic questioning

the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

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reexamination

examination

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