examination (Meaning)

Wordnet

examination (n)

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

formal systematic questioning

a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

Webster

examination (n.)

The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

A process prescribed or assigned for testing qualification; as, the examination of a student, or of a candidate for admission to the bar or the ministry.

examination Sentence Examples

  1. The students prepared rigorously for the upcoming school examinations.
  2. The doctor thoroughly conducted a physical examination on the patient.
  3. The job application required candidates to pass an extensive background examination.
  4. The scientist meticulously observed the chemical reaction under examination.
  5. The police conducted a detailed examination of the crime scene for clues.
  6. The engineer carefully inspected the machine during its annual examination.
  7. The art historian examined the painting closely to determine its authenticity.
  8. The immigration officer thoroughly checked the traveler's passport and visa during the border examination.
  9. The accountant conducted an audit examination to ensure the financial statements were accurate.
  10. The student's performance on the university entrance examination determined their admission to the program.

FAQs About the word examination

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes), a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge, formal systematic questioning, a detail

test,exam,quiz, research, inspection, aptitude test, intelligence test, board(s), audition, interrogation

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The students prepared rigorously for the upcoming school examinations.

The doctor thoroughly conducted a physical examination on the patient.

The job application required candidates to pass an extensive background examination.

The scientist meticulously observed the chemical reaction under examination.