1
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
By age 14, Abergel had dropped out of school, taken his graduate record examinations and ventured to New York in hopes of one day joining the American Ballet Theatre.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Commonwealth has experts that will soon start an examination of Clancy for competency to stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Siblings, a ghost horse, an anti-war bent and an examination of our near-dystopic near-future are pretty much guaranteed—but beyond that, expect the unexpected, as ever.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Harvest registration may include an examination of the fish's internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis or aging.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Commonwealth has experts that will soon start an examination of Clancy for competency to stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Siblings, a ghost horse, an anti-war bent and an examination of our near-dystopic near-future are pretty much guaranteed—but beyond that, expect the unexpected, as ever.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Harvest registration may include an examination of the fish's internal organs and removal of a piece of fin tissue for DNA analysis or aging.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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Kim Kardashian did not pass the bar exam, according to her Instagram stories.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The result comes after Kardashian previously failed the California bar exam three times.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Crime in Anne Arundel County Saturday's shooting initiated Anne Arundel County's first homicide investigation of 2026.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because Indiana doesn't require routine vehicle inspections, the truck remained street legal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Missouri Tigers will face their first power conference test Wednesday.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Wilson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After the Herald began reporting on the A3 Foundation, Levine Cava called for an audit of the charity, and Miami-Dade commissioners voted to divert a yearly A3 Foundation allocation in a county contract to Miami-Dade’s Parks Foundation instead.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The investigation into Morgan stemmed from a legislative audit that found Mount Ida's mayor and recorder/treasurer were paid a total of $108,684 more than they were entitled to in 2024 and part of 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Seven miles of nature trails invite exploration on foot or by bike, while 70 acres of canals and lakes are easily navigated in a kayak or atop a paddleboard.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Transparent procurement, international oversight, open data (where feasible) and meaningful parliamentary scrutiny can keep ambition accountable.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Visa and MasterCard have responded to growing scrutiny with minor, cosmetic adjustments, but the core problem remains unchanged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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