26984 words

examination

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something:

Examples:

a post-mortem examination
have an examination I had to have a medical examination when I joined the pension scheme.
under examination The evidence is still under examination (= being examined).
on closer examination I thought it was paint at first, but on closer examination I realized it was dried blood.
2
an exam
3
the act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts:

Examples:

[ C ] You have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance.
[ U ] The evidence is still under examination (= being examined).
4

Examples:

examination of sth The review includes a detailed examination of city records.
close/comprehensive/careful examination
5
a formal test that you must pass in order to earn a particular qualification or to be allowed to do a particular job:

Examples:

take/pass/fail an examination Shortly after taking the bar examination he was offered a position at a local law firm.

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