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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 remains will undergo forensic examination at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities announced Thursday.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Everman Police Chief Al Brooks said the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will do a complete forensic examination to determine the official identity of the remains found.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But examination is not censorship.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
That occurred after a nurse practitioner left the room following a pelvic examination, according to the suit against Lynch and CaroMont.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Everman Police Chief Al Brooks said the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will do a complete forensic examination to determine the official identity of the remains found.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But examination is not censorship.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
That occurred after a nurse practitioner left the room following a pelvic examination, according to the suit against Lynch and CaroMont.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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These are professionals who have completed rigorous legal education, passed licensing exams and operate under ethical obligations.—
Robert Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Mackenzie then suggests the reality star — who has been actively pursuing a legal career for several years but has not yet passed the California bar exam — may have seen the news coverage.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Riverside County officials said there were no updates on the active investigation.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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State inspectors found the room of human remains at Davis Mortuary in August during their first inspection of the facility after state lawmakers beefed up Colorado funeral home regulations in the wake of other, similar scandals.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Whereas Gérard could speedily and precisely pick up packages for inspection before moving them along, the robots moved at a slower but methodical pace.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Nations are made up of individuals, and the dealings of government with individuals are the ultimate and perfect test of its constitutional character.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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OTAs will mark the start of a methodical ramp-up for the former Texas back, with important, physical tests to come this summer.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The state police, already examining alleged irregularities in city tax collections during Stewart’s administration, expanded the inquiry to include credit card use and the FBI also has opened an investigation, law enforcement sources said Thursday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And Szabo hired prominent Charlotte criminal defense attorney Tin to represent her in an inquiry by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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But there is no regulation requiring this, no certification body, no annual audit and no insurance requirement that forces the question.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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If there are legal issues — a subpoena, audit escalation or criminal tax charges — a tax attorney can offer legal advice, provide attorney-client privilege and represent you in court.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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This rightly renowned novel is an incredible exploration of a believable historical situation where twin Black girls, Desiree and Stella, born in 1938 Louisiana.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The voyage is available on a book-by-cabin basis and legendary NASA astronaut Dr Kathy Sullivan will be onboard to provide expert insight into the science and wonder of celestial exploration.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Frank also drew scrutiny for having advocated for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were privately owned but had implicit government backing.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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NanoClaw’s architecture has drawn independent scrutiny beyond enterprise sales pitches.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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