examination
noun
ex·am·i·na·tion ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act or process of examining : the state of being examined
2
: an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge
3
: a formal interrogation
examinational
ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shnəl
adjective -shə-nᵊl
Synonyms
- exam
- quiz
- test
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Example Sentences
On closer examination, the painting appears to be a fake. The victim's clothes were sent to the lab for examination. The police made a rigorous examination of the evidence at the crime scene. The court ordered that the defendant undergo a psychiatric examination. I have to study for the history examination. procedures that are not allowed during examination of witnesses See More
Recent Examples on the Web Peterson’s preliminary examination is scheduled for Sept. 21. 
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 On the fourth day of the preliminary examination, Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin questioned Mark about his investigation and the 86th District Judge Michael Stepka ordered, for the agent's safety, that no photos or videos be taken. Annie Doyle, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2022 On cross-examination, prosecutor Jeff Marcus seized on the jail calls, implying Gold had an ulterior motive for staying in touch with a notorious gunman. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Later, Lee added an item to the Aug. 17 board of commissioners meeting to allow Butler to conduct a preliminary examination of the election. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 On cross-examination by Ungvarsky, Streety acknowledged that judges did not have to necessarily be in the courthouse to be working. Circuit Judges Teresa Pulliam and Kechia Davis also testified as witnesses called by the JIC. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 16 Aug. 2022 Daniel Petrocelli, Penguin Random House’s lawyer, declined to ask Mr. King any questions on cross-examination, instead congratulating him on his career achievements. Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 On cross-examination Wednesday, defense attorney Jaye Schlachet pointed out that Legg had been in hundreds of interrogations before and was skilled in eliciting confessions. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that the use of a one-person grand jury to issue indictments unfairly denied the defendants a preliminary examination, where the evidence against them would have been outlined in open court. New York Times, 28 June 2022 See More
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 On the fourth day of the preliminary examination, Assistant Attorney General William Rollstin questioned Mark about his investigation and the 86th District Judge Michael Stepka ordered, for the agent's safety, that no photos or videos be taken. Annie Doyle, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2022 On cross-examination, prosecutor Jeff Marcus seized on the jail calls, implying Gold had an ulterior motive for staying in touch with a notorious gunman. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Later, Lee added an item to the Aug. 17 board of commissioners meeting to allow Butler to conduct a preliminary examination of the election. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 On cross-examination by Ungvarsky, Streety acknowledged that judges did not have to necessarily be in the courthouse to be working. Circuit Judges Teresa Pulliam and Kechia Davis also testified as witnesses called by the JIC. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 16 Aug. 2022 Daniel Petrocelli, Penguin Random House’s lawyer, declined to ask Mr. King any questions on cross-examination, instead congratulating him on his career achievements. Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 On cross-examination Wednesday, defense attorney Jaye Schlachet pointed out that Legg had been in hundreds of interrogations before and was skilled in eliciting confessions. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that the use of a one-person grand jury to issue indictments unfairly denied the defendants a preliminary examination, where the evidence against them would have been outlined in open court. New York Times, 28 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing examination
Kids Definition
examination
noun
ex·am·i·na·tion ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of checking closely and carefully
The doctor performed an examination of the patient.
2
: a test given to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge
a college entrance examination
Medical Definition
examination
noun
ex·am·i·na·tion ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of inspecting or testing for evidence of disease or abnormality see physical examination
Legal Definition
examination
noun
ex·am·i·na·tion
: the act or process of examining
especially : a formal questioning especially in a court proceeding see also cross-examination, direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination compare affidavit, deposition
examinations
noun
1
as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exams
- tests
- quizzes
- investigations
- researches
- boards
- inspections
- finals
- auditions
- pretests
- retests
- reviews
- intelligence tests
- aptitude tests
- inquiries
- catechisms
- checkups
- interrogations
- placement tests
- midterms
- probes
- midyears
2
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community Synonyms & Similar Words
- investigations
- inquiries
- studies
- explorations
- probings
- probes
- inspections
- researches
- inquisitions
- inquests
- examens
- disquisitions
- probations
- surveys
- audits
- questionnaires
- diagnoses
- hearings
- interrogations
- checkups
- quests
- questions
- reinvestigations
- trials
- polls
- quizzes
- checks
- rehearings
- questionaries
- challenges
- queries
- self-examinations
- cross-examinations
- self-reflections
- feelers
- soul-searchings
- self-scrutinies
- self-questionings
- self-explorations
- goings-over
3
as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond Synonyms & Similar Words
- inspections
- audits
- scrutinies
- surveys
- scans
- investigations
- analyses
- checkups
- studies
- checks
- reviews
- views
- dissections
- explorations
- researches
- interrogations
- look-sees
- observations
- reinspections
- inquisitions
- deconstructions
- probes
- assays
- goings-over
- rechecks
- resurveys
- perusals
- surveillances
- watches
- close-ups
- trial runs
- checkouts
- once-overs
- test-drives