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Definition of examination - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
educationformal test to assess knowledge or skills
- She studied hard for the final examination.
2.
doctor visitmedical check-up to assess health
- He went for a routine medical examination.
3.
analysisdetailed inspection or study
- The examination of ancient texts can reveal much about past cultures..
4.
legalRare formal questioning in a legal contextRare
- The lawyer conducted a thorough examination of the witness.
Expressions with examination
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review personal actions for moral alignment
Before confession, she did an examination of conscience.
test for admission to an educational institution
She studied hard for the entrance examination.
written test assessing knowledge or skills
She completed the examination paper in two hours.
examination at the end of an academic term
The final examination will cover all topics from the semester.
thorough check of a person's health by a doctor
She went for a medical examination before starting her new job.
exam given in the middle of a term
The midterm examination will cover chapters 1 to 5.
practice test for future exams
Students took a mock examination before the finals.
exam taken before another exam
The previous examination was easier than the final one.
room in a clinic where doctors check and talk with patients
The nurse led me into the examination room to wait for the doctor.
after looking at something more carefully or in more detail
On closer examination, the painting was a clever forgery.
test where students answer questions verbally
The final oral examination will be held next week.
participate in a formal test or assessment
She will sit an examination tomorrow.
endure careful checking without showing faults
The report must bear close examination before release.
intensive test covering a wide subject area
She passed her comprehensive examination in biology.
detailed analysis of an event after it has ended
They conducted a postmortem examination of the project's failure.
initial test or assessment before main evaluation
The students underwent a preliminary examination before the final exam..
careful thought about personal actions and motives
She engaged in self-examination to understand her feelings.
cannot withstand detailed scrutiny or analysis
The plan looks good, but it won't bear close examination.
place officially used for people to sit exams or tests
Candidates must arrive at the examination centre thirty minutes before the test.
fixed period when candidates sit tests under supervision
The morning examination session will start at nine o'clock.
initial questioning of a witness by the calling party
The lawyer conducted the examination-in-chief with confidence.
careful detailed study of a subject to understand it fully
The report includes an in-depth examination of recent voting trends.
regular health check done even when no clear illness is present
She visited her doctor for a routine examination and blood tests.
formal test where candidates answer questions in writing
The students faced a difficult written examination at the end of the term.
Origin of examination
Latin, examinare (to weigh)
Terms with examination included in their meaning
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quality review
inspection or examination for accuracy or quality
success
succeed in a test or examination
education
success in an examination or test
exam
problem set in an examination
academic
formal examination to assess knowledge or skills
education
submit something like an examination paper
competition
submission in a contest or examination
education
failing grade in an academic examination
academic evaluation
administer an examination to assess knowledge or skills
medical examination
examine or treat using X-rays
health check
medical examination of a small blood sample
test questions
paper containing questions for an examination
exam marker
person who marks an examination
medical
routine medical examination to assess health status
eye exam
require an eye examination
inspection
examination of work or goods to ensure they meet required standards
exam
examination taken again after failing
inspection
regular examination to make sure everything is working well
quick examination
examine hastily or make a rapid survey
medicine
medical examination of a sample in a laboratory to check health
education
test taken to prepare for a real or official examination
resitting exam
resitting an examination
examination
examine or study something
education
set of examination questions
Examples of examination in a sentence
He passed the entrance examination with ease. She scheduled an examination for her annual check-up. The examination revealed no health issues. The examination of the crime scene took several hours. Her examination of the data was thorough and meticulous. The examination revealed inconsistencies in the testimony.
During the examination, new evidence was presented.
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- French:examen, examen médical, ...
- German:Prüfung, Untersuchung, ...
- Italian:esame, visita medica, ...
- Spanish:examen, examen médico, ...
- Portuguese:exame, exame médico, ...
- Chinese:考试, 体检, ...
- Japanese:試験, 健康診断, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتِحان, فَحْص طِبِّي, ...
- Hebrew:בְּחִינָה, בְּדִיקָה רְפוּאִית, ...
- Russian:экзамен, осмотр, ...
- Ukrainian:іспит, огляд, ...
- Hindi:परीक्षा, जांच, ...
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