the act of examining; inspection; inquiry; investigation.
the state of being examined.
the act or process of testing pupils, candidates, etc., as by questions.
the test itself; the list of questions asked.
the answers, statements, etc., made by one examined.
Law. formal interrogation.
Origin of examination
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English examinacioun, from Middle French, Old French examinacion, examination, “interrogation,” from Latin exāminātiōn- (stem of exāminātiō ). See examine, -ation
SYNONYMS FOR examination
1 observation.
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synonym study for examination
1. Examination,inspection,scrutiny refer to a looking at something. An examination usually means a careful noting of details: A thorough examination of the plumbing revealed a defective pipe. An inspection is a formal and official examination: an inspection of records, a military inspection.Scrutiny implies a critical and minutely detailed examination: The papers seemed to be in good order, but they would not stand close scrutiny. See also investigation.
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In 1848 he took the examination for "candidate" in the University of St. Petersburg.
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"Probably they're both in bed; it's quite safe to make our examination," said the stranger.
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After this examination boys went up to the form above them, each boy usually remaining a year in each form.
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When he presented himself for examination at the conservatory, he was made to play on the piano, and his compositions examined.
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But an examination of this orchid affords no pronounced evidence of any specific intention.
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British Dictionary definitions for examination
examination
/ (ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən) /
noun
the act of examining or state of being examined
education
written exercises, oral questions, or practical tasks, set to test a candidate's knowledge and skill
(as modifier)an examination paper
med
physical inspection of a patient or parts of his body, in order to verify health or diagnose disease
laboratory study of secretory or excretory products, tissue samples, etc, esp in order to diagnose disease
lawthe formal interrogation of a person on oath, esp of an accused or a witness