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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
Voicer Wendy Jackson began her response with an examination of the increase in antisemitic attacks.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The devices were undergoing forensic examination.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2024, a forensic examination delving into CapRadio’s finances linked a credit card under Reina’s name to at least $460,800 spent on international travel, fine dining and luxury goods.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The price increases took place in FIFA's latest sales window that kicked off on Wednesday, with 40 out of 104 games now costing more than in the last sales window, according to an NPR examination of prices.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The devices were undergoing forensic examination.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2024, a forensic examination delving into CapRadio’s finances linked a credit card under Reina’s name to at least $460,800 spent on international travel, fine dining and luxury goods.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The price increases took place in FIFA's latest sales window that kicked off on Wednesday, with 40 out of 104 games now costing more than in the last sales window, according to an NPR examination of prices.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program will visit 32 schools in Miami-Dade County through April providing about 1,478 comprehensive eye exams.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Morath has cited the district’s overall below-average performance on the STAAR exams, which will need to improve before the state will return local control.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anyone can trigger an adult protection investigation by calling The Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96 ABUSE.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Vietnamese food stand inside an Asian grocery store did not need a follow-up inspection.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bottles were moved to the correct area during the inspection.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Either Empire or Lowe’s will handle future customer service inquiries and warranty claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The seven commissioners also approved a measure to recommend that the Office of Inspector General’s public safety section audit CPD’s implementation of training policies related to the Welcoming City Ordinance.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond missed or undocumented safety inspections, the state audit also identified significant problems with how the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department tracks its assets.—
KATU Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inside the University of Texas at Arlington planetarium, students and space enthusiasts gathered to witness the next chapter in lunar exploration.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steyer has also faced scrutiny over his returns; The Sacramento Bee reported last week that the environmentalist took in tens of millions of dollars from selling private equity funds, some of which were based offshore, despite criticizing the industry on the campaign trail.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shutdown has intensified scrutiny of the special treatment lawmakers receive at airports.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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