examen

noun

ig-ˈzā-mən How to pronounce examen (audio)
Definition of examennext
1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication

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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something an insightful examen of the poet's works

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  1. examination
  2. criticism
  3. investigation
  4. critique
  5. inquiry
  6. review
  7. study
  8. exploration
Noun
  • Initially, the police did not believe her, even though a medical examination and physical evidence supported her account.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
  • Future stable isotope examinations could also better contextualize the family’s nutritional issues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • The latest appearance will do little to quell criticism of Infantino, who is standing currently unopposed for re-election as FIFA president.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • On top of that, Saka downplayed all the criticisms of Tuchel coming into Saturday’s match.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Police said that the state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct an independent investigation and that the district attorney will conduct a review.
    — Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The same will be true of future critiques of democratic socialism, as the sweeping promises that government can solve every problem collapse under the weight of reality.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026
Definition of critique
Noun
  • According to the news site Gothamist, one early focus of its inquiry appears to be the company that MetroLoft used to install the building’s steel.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Neither Suarez nor EvoSkin responded to the Herald’s inquiries about whether the FDA had cleared Endo One.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of inquiry
Noun
  • On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
  • Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.
    — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • The studies point to a broader shift already underway in pet care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Aïnouz’s new feature, however, is extreme in its brand of dysfunction and study of incestuous lust, amped up by its arresting cinematography.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production company ConocoPhillips is this week’s first dividend pick.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • On Zone Poems, the ‘wolf continue their gradual exploration by trying something a little different.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Definition of exploration
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