1
as in exam
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
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2
as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
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
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Recent Examples of examination
Her main interest now is an examination of some of our often unexpected niche pop-culture interests, from True Crime to The Golden Girls.
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Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
According to the publication, Selena then took Saldívar to the hospital for examination, where doctors found no evidence of rape.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Some episodes offer a bleak examination of a character refusing to heal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
That said, just as the scientific study of animal consciousness didn’t grind to a halt due to exaggerated claims about animal intelligence, the presence of hoaxes should not necessarily preclude a serious examination of UFO sightings.
—David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
According to the publication, Selena then took Saldívar to the hospital for examination, where doctors found no evidence of rape.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Some episodes offer a bleak examination of a character refusing to heal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
That said, just as the scientific study of animal consciousness didn’t grind to a halt due to exaggerated claims about animal intelligence, the presence of hoaxes should not necessarily preclude a serious examination of UFO sightings.
—David Chauvet, JSTOR Daily, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The test question for which Taylor was placed on leave included a quote from the text which had a racial epithet.—
Campbell Roper,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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The King of Kings will debut in about 50 as the network gets its first big test.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Foundation also hasn’t submitted an annual audit that was due March 31.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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The company’s investigators performed an audit and discovered millions of dollars in unreported payroll, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Ecuador and Peru, in addition to shore excursions to learn hat making and ceviche making, respectively, there are opportunities to leave the ship and fly off to a four-day exploration of the Galápagos and a two-night trip to Machu Picchu, meeting the ship at a later port.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn — amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes — family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Khalil finished his graduate studies at Columbia in December and is set to graduate in the spring.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Long-distance seafarers crossed the Mediterranean Sea far earlier than scientists had believed, a new study has found.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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