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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
Key Facts Ventura, whom Combs dated off-and-on between 2007 and 2018, will be questioned by the prosecution for about half the day before defense lawyers begin cross examination, the Associated Press reported.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The lack of professionalism on the part of these investigators dominated the first hour of cross examination.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Rushdie knows a thing or two about the importance of ideas, their examination and their free exchange.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 May 2025
Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The lack of professionalism on the part of these investigators dominated the first hour of cross examination.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Rushdie knows a thing or two about the importance of ideas, their examination and their free exchange.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 May 2025
Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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The union certification process varies across the unions but generally requires an extensive background check, sometimes an exam, and the agreement to abide by the union’s agent regulations.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Healthcare providers diagnose appendicitis using medical history, physical exams, and screening tests.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Trains cannot resume until safety inspections and equipment checks are completed, meaning contingency bus and light rail services will continue for now.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Horton flashed a nasty changeup Horton believed his changeup could be a viable third pitch but hadn’t put that belief to the test at the big-league level — until Wednesday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The Cuba native, who turns 42 May 29, refused a field sobriety test and was arrested.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The Oklahoma Department of Education and Walters' office did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But the teacher who wrote the Sept. 27, 2023, email included student names, and the teacher who wrote the Nov. 1, 2023 email provided student names in response to an inquiry by Williams-James, the two teachers told The Bee.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The last audit of the facility was in 2014, over a decade ago, according to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, before the jail located in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood was opened.—
Ryan Young,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Conduct an audit of your practices to ensure objectivity is embedded into workplace systems and consider different ways to hold leaders accountable for cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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So far in 2025, lunar exploration has surged forward.—
Zhenbo Wang,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Filling my cup with adventure, exploration, pampering, and rest was everything.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Trump's administration has faced intense scrutiny for its handling of immigrants in recent months.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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However, some immigration attorneys say such searches are becoming more frequent under the Trump Administration, and now social media profiles or being outspoken on a political issue are also under higher scrutiny.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Additionally, there are likely other factors that may contribute to feeling relaxed after getting a massage, such as deep breathing, the study mentioned.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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On average, fuel use dropped by about 23 percent, the study found.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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