Synonyms of examination

examination

noun

ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exam
• test
• quiz
• research
• investigation
• review
• inspection
• final
• audition
• pretest
• retest
• placement test
• inquiry
• intelligence test
• midterm
• aptitude test
• catechism
• checkup
• board(s)
• midyear
• probe
• interrogation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• inquiry
• exploration
• study
• probing
• probe
• research
• inspection
• inquisition
• inquest
• probation
• disquisition
• delving
• survey
• questionnaire
• audit
• examen
• diagnosis
• interrogation
• hearing
• quest
• checkup
• question
• trial
• cross-examination
• reinvestigation
• poll
• query
• challenge
• check
• rehearing
• quiz
• soul-searching
• grilling
• questionary
• self-examination
• feeler
• going-over
• self-reflection
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning
• self-exploration

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• audit
• scrutiny
• survey
• scan
• review
• analysis
• view
• investigation
• checkup
• study
• check
• dissection
• research
• exploration
• look-see
• going-over
• deconstruction
• interrogation
• probe
• observation
• assay
• inquisition
• perusal
• reinspection
• surveillance
• resurvey
• close-up
• recheck
• watch
• trial run
• checkout
• test-drive
• once-over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examination

After completing full-body examinations, the doctors found no burns on Fahmy's body, a rarity for lightning strike survivors, Fahmy said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Most important was a recording of West’s 1993 examination of Haley. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

The Costume Institute first announced the retrospective in July, describing it as an examination of Galliano’s career spanning more than four decades. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent documentaries have also honored ’80s ladies, including 2023’s Love to Love You, Donna Summer and 2022’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody (an examination of Whitney Houston’s legacy). — Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing examination

• postmortem examination