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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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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
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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
Preliminary results of the examination confirm Tiggelaar died as a result of homicidal blunt force trauma.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Two people — one adult, one child — from Rosa Parks Elementary School were taken to hospitals for further examination, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
The Department of Corrections also did not immediately respond when asked if workers are checking for drug use in that final examination and what happens if it is detected.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Two people — one adult, one child — from Rosa Parks Elementary School were taken to hospitals for further examination, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department officials said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
The Department of Corrections also did not immediately respond when asked if workers are checking for drug use in that final examination and what happens if it is detected.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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Parents navigate uncertainty Wentland is in the final stretch of study preparation for the entrance exam for Alverno's nursing program.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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These include urine tests, a digital rectal exam (DRE), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and a prostate biopsy.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two of the area's restaurants received a score of 89 or lower on initial inspections.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The city received the inquiry while its lawyers were in court attempting to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to help protect federal property.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Exeter has described the current multistate inquiry as an extension of demands for information that started in 2015.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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That's according to an annual Fire and Police Commission audit report of police chases.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some areas of concern outlined in the audit overlap with the findings in an IndyStar investigation in late September, which unveiled that a top executive at the IEDC was part of decisions to award millions in grant money to entities he or two of his business associates were involved in.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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That high number of deaths has prompted public scrutiny, including by those who have lost loved ones from chases.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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