An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.
[formal]
2. countable noun
If you have a medical examination, a doctor looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are.
3. See also examine
More Synonyms of examination
examination in British English
(ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of examining or state of being examined
2. education
a.
written exercises, oral questions, or practical tasks, set to test a candidate's knowledge and skill
b.
(as modifier)
an examination paper
3. medicine
a.
physical inspection of a patient or parts of his or her body, in order to verify health or diagnose disease
b.
laboratory study of secretory or excretory products, tissue samples, etc, esp in order to diagnose disease
4. law
the formal interrogation of a person on oath, esp of an accused or a witness
Derived forms
examinational (exˌamiˈnational)
adjective
examination in American English
(ɛgˌzæməˈneɪʃən; ɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
an examining or being examined; investigation; inspection; checkup; scrutiny; inquiry; testing
2.
means or method of examining
3.
a set of questions asked in testing or interrogating; test
Word origin
ME examinacioun < OFr examination < L examinatio: see examine
Examples of 'examination' in a sentence
examination
Then I waited another half an hour for my medical examination in the fourth cabin.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Staff first realised that he was missing on Thursday, when he was due to have his monthly medical examination.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A closer examination shows it isn't, but it makes you wonder.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It may also be wise to arrange a periodic medical examination of the patient.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She has had a medical examination by police doctors.
The Sun (2013)
We fear that there are still very serious defects in the method of medical examination for recruits.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This show demands detailed examination and attentive reconstruction.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They may also prepare pupils who study these subjects for external examinations in these areas.
Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988)
She may want to do an internal examination to check that all is well.
The Sun (2008)
The participants were asked about their sleep habits and were given physical examinations to determine general health.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The woman has had a medical examination.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Healthy volunteers who take part in the trials are subject to examinations to ensure they are suitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The detailed medical history is followed by a physical examination of your spine.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
The results of all medical examinations clear me of any neurological problems.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Close examination shows that there are two kinds.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She went to the police two days after the alleged incident following a reported examination by a doctor.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Bosses want to see more people use the online video phone service for appointments not needing physical examinations.
The Sun (2012)
Other options available to the creditor include oral examination to see whether it is worthwhile trying to enforce the judgement.
Tondeur, Keith Say Goodbye to Debt (1994)
The bank is also subject to examination by the bank regulatory agencies to ascertain its financial condition at least once a year.
Mishkin, Frederic S. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)
The plaintiff can ask the court for an oral examination of the defendant's financial position.
Tondeur, Keith Say Goodbye to Debt (1994)
Physical examination Your doctor will also examine you for additional clues.
Petch, Dr Michael BMA Family Doctor Guide - Heart Disease (1989)
It is very rare for me to find the answer to the question'what examination of the body did you make?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Quotations
In examinations the foolish ask questions that the wise cannot answerOscar WildePhrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young
In other languages
examination
British English: examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ NOUN
An examination is a formal test taken to show your knowledge of a subject.
...English and maths examinations.
American English: examination
Arabic: اِمْتِحَان فحص
Brazilian Portuguese: exame
Chinese: 考试
Croatian: test
Czech: zkouška znalostí
Danish: eksamination
Dutch: examen
European Spanish: examen
Finnish: kuulustelu
French: examen scolaire
German: Untersuchung
Greek: εξέταση
Italian: esame
Japanese: 試験
Korean: 시험
Norwegian: undersøkelse
Polish: egzamin
European Portuguese: exame
Romanian: examen
Russian: осмотр
Latin American Spanish: examen prueba
Swedish: undersökning
Thai: การสอบ
Turkish: sınav
Ukrainian: іспит
Vietnamese: bài kiểm tra
All related terms of 'examination'
eye examination
an eye test
entry examination
the examination people wishing to enter an organization, university, etc, have to take
examination board
an organization that sets and corrects exams
examination paper
a paper with examination questions printed on it set to test the knowledge of examination candidates
examination room
the room designated for a particular examination to take place
examination script
a script with answers written on it by an examination candidate taking a written examination
local examination
any of various examinations , such as the GCSE, set by university boards and conducted in local centres, schools, etc
mock examination
an examination , esp in a school , taken as practice before an official examination
public examination
an examination , such as a GCSE exam , that is set by a central examining board
self-examination
Self-examination is thought that you give to your own character and actions, for example in order to judge whether you have been behaving in a way that is acceptable to your own set of values.
entrance examination
an examination success in which qualifies a person to join a school , university , organization, etc
medical examination
an examination carried out to determine the physical fitness of an applicant for a job , life insurance , etc
physical examination
the process of examining the body by means of sight , touch , percussion , or auscultation to diagnose disease or verify fitness
postmortem examination
dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
ultrasound examination
ultrasonic waves at frequencies above the audible range (above about 20 kHz), used in cleaning metallic parts, echo sounding , medical diagnosis and therapy , etc
X-ray examination
an examination of part of the body, using an X-ray machine
examination for discovery
a pretrial meeting to disclose evidence that will be presented later
reexamination
a second or repeated examination
university entrance examination
an examination to determine a candidate's suitability to undertake a course of study at a university
physical
Physical qualities, actions, or things are connected with a person's body, rather than with their mind.
comprehensive
Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant .
re-examine
If a person or group of people re-examines their ideas, beliefs, or attitudes , they think about them carefully because they are no longer sure if they are correct .
cross-examine
When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing , he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given .
examinations-in-chief
to examine (one's own witness ) in attempting to adduce a case