examinations

noun

Definition of examinationsnext
plural of examination
1
as in exams
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 investigations
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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3
as in inspections
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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  1. exams
  2. investigations
  3. inspections
  4. inquiries
  5. explorations
Noun
  • Practicing good oral hygiene and getting regular dental exams can help prevent infections like pericoronitis.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Huffman was involved in a 2019 college admissions scandal involving entrance exams.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exams
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  • Cruise will now need to cooperate with government investigations, implement a Safety Compliance Program, and provide annual reports to the US Attorney’s Office.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • If Musk and Ramsawamy’s group avoids recommending ways to slash benefit programs such as Social Security and spending on the military, that could mean cuts of more than 80% across domestic programs, including food inspections and infrastructure repairs.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Gene Potkey, a Cal Fire assistant chief, said structures in the fire area were the subject of intensive, onsite damage inspections that were ongoing.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspections
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  • The firm told The Associated Press there was a large number of inquiries among potential bidders.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The company is facing several legal proceedings and government investigations, including a federal securities class action lawsuit and inquiries from the SEC, USAO, and FTC.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Asia Now remains committed to this mission by continually evolving our curatorial platform, focusing not just on geographical representation, but also on thematic explorations, such as this year’s focus on rituals and ceremonies under the guidance of Nicolas Bourriaud.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Beck Beck pays homage to memories spent at sea and is inspired by shapes such as masks from early underwater explorations and dazzling sand patterns.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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