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Examination
//ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən// noun
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Noun
- 1 The act of examining. countable, uncountable
"In a child with infant dyschezia, physical examination and stool examination are normal."
- 2 the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) wordnet
- 3 Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury. countable, uncountable
- 4 the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned wordnet
- 5 A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester. countable, uncountable
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- 6 a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) wordnet
- 7 Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery. countable, uncountable
- 8 formal systematic questioning wordnet
- 9 a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge wordnet
Etymology
From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.
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