A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill
“She said she could not wait for the November examination because the test paper would be based on a new syllabus.”
A detailed analysis or study of a given subject
“Management begins with a careful examination to rule out neurologic or vascular deficits.”
A review, inspection or assessment of someone or something
“A quick examination of the final cardboard box ended in him finding assorted plates and dishes.”
The act or fact of looking at something
“After a quick visual examination of the eggs and nest, we left to let the adults return to incubate their precious progeny.”
An interpretation or portrayal of a given subject
“In the early 1960s, German philosopher Jürgen Habermas offered his examination of the public sphere.”
A written commentary or critique of a given subject
“In 2015, Lilly published an examination on the behavioral science of self-control in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.”
The formal questioning, such as of a defendant or witness in court
“There was nothing in the direct examination of the witness to show or indicate that the witness was asked about any other offense than the one charged in the information on which the defendant was being tried.”
A medical or physical examination of someone's health
“The employer might require the employee to undergo a medical examination to assess their suitability for work.”
A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something
The act of thinking
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation
An instance of resitting an examination
The scholarly process whereby academic manuscripts are reviewed by independent researchers
A thorough checking, counting, and examination of inventory or goods
A (formal) discussion on a particular matter where opposing arguments are put forward
A meeting or appointment, typically with an expert to seek advice
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