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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
Huff then went to a local hospital after the shooting, where he was found laying down in an examination room, according to police.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 May 2025
Once cross examination resumed, Clark compared Cassie Ventura's talent to that of music legends Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey in her testimony, telling the court that Ventura's talent fell short of that level.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 May 2025
That decision should inform any examination of their upcoming options.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The two reports obtained by The Sacramento Bee include an 11-page summary of her examination by emergency department physicians at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 May 2025
Once cross examination resumed, Clark compared Cassie Ventura's talent to that of music legends Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey in her testimony, telling the court that Ventura's talent fell short of that level.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 May 2025
That decision should inform any examination of their upcoming options.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The two reports obtained by The Sacramento Bee include an 11-page summary of her examination by emergency department physicians at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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To determine the cause of your high testosterone levels, a healthcare provider will likely do a physical exam and blood tests.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 June 2025
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An excellent score on the Casper exam, which evaluates situational judgment, empathy and professionalism skills.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The talks in Istanbul are a test of how genuine that engagement is.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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During the test, the H1 was tethered by its head for safety, a common practice during public demonstrations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Traditional audit or governance committees are usually stacked with financial experts.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Ignore the audit and the social‑threat spiral will hit faster than your next quarterly call.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The billionaire's federal contracts range in research development, space exploration, utility and defense, particularly as space becomes more and more militarized.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Another feature that caught our eye (and our tester's baby) is the amount of sensory exploration this center provides.—
Cameron LeBlanc,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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That could be because Cuomo has faced intense scrutiny from the other candidates, who have somewhat united against him in several different anti-Cuomo attack ads.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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For example, the UK’s mattress trade association reacted to the study by issuing guidance for its members.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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