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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of examination
The aircraft was recovered and is undergoing further examination.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The plane has since been recovered and is undergoing further examination.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s another snap that illustrates a similar story, similarly worth our examination.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The windscreen will sent to a lab for examination, the agency said in a statement.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The plane has since been recovered and is undergoing further examination.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s another snap that illustrates a similar story, similarly worth our examination.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
The windscreen will sent to a lab for examination, the agency said in a statement.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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Many of the people were students celebrating the passing of an exam, Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Students will also be given the opportunity to take the Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician exam.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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To showcase this luxury SUV, this week Lincoln sent me a 2025 Navigator L 4×4 to test drive and review.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Controls, for example, need to be continuously monitored so that audit readiness becomes more a state of being, and not a last minute sprint.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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An audit is required annually by every city; however, an in-depth forensic audit should be performed to account for all dollars spent in order to provide complete transparency to our citizens.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The operation has sparked growing scrutiny over federal tactics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the military strikes have attracted scrutiny from both sides of the aisle as questions swirl about their legality.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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