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examination

exa·mi·na·tion

UK/ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ US/ɛɡ-/ fairly common

noun

1.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

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2.

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

  • “when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions”
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4.

examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

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5.

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

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Origin

From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.

Phrases

  • 11-plus examination
  • bar examination
  • blue book examination
  • clinical examination
  • cross examination
  • direct examination
  • entrance examination
  • examination of conscience

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