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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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2
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 commission asked in October 2023 that Hartig undergo an examination by the State Bar of Michigan Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program, according to her formal response to the complaint filed against her.
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The Latest Discovery From Yellowstone Living Laboratory Since its establishment in 1872, Yellowstone National Park has served as a living laboratory for the examination of natural processes.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Examination Priorities Federal banking agencies will develop examination procedures for institutions with digital asset activities.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kravitz and Butler’s choreographed intimacy and onscreen chemistry is thunderous, and the cinematographer, Matthew Libatique, gives the audience closer examinations into their rocky relationship.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The Latest Discovery From Yellowstone Living Laboratory Since its establishment in 1872, Yellowstone National Park has served as a living laboratory for the examination of natural processes.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Examination Priorities Federal banking agencies will develop examination procedures for institutions with digital asset activities.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kravitz and Butler’s choreographed intimacy and onscreen chemistry is thunderous, and the cinematographer, Matthew Libatique, gives the audience closer examinations into their rocky relationship.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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The medical camps offer free clinical breast exams, private consultations with female doctors, and sometimes medication for other health issues uncovered during the visit.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Doctors may soon be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory loss sets in—using something as simple as a routine eye exam.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
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As part of the investigation, the FA leant on analysis of the four suspicious matches provided by Stats Perform Integrity Services (SPIS), which is a division of data company Stats Perform.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Homeland Security Investigations Task Force, other agencies involved in the investigation were the Fayetteville, Eureka Springs, Harrison, Springdale and Berryville police departments, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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The seven restaurants on the Sick and Shut Down List were allowed to reopen after passing re-inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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That includes structural inspections, an environmental assessment, a detailed review of property boundaries, ADA compliance, staffing needs, long-term governance, funding models and partnerships.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to commence conducting Starship flight tests at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The larger one benchmarks between the o3 and o4-mini proprietary models in most tests, with the smaller version running just a little behind.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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The inquiry raised questions about the boundaries between criminal prosecution and political activity during election seasons, as well as the OSC's role when allegations involve career prosecutors rather than policy appointees.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The other two counties, Clinton located outside of Lafayette and Clark across the Ohio River from Louisville, referred inquiries about those partnerships to ICE, which has not responded with records requested by IndyStar.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Reagan will handle Croc’s financial strategies in addition to financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, investor relations, tax and internal audit.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Joe McClash, a former Manatee County commissioner who now publishes The Bradenton Times, dismissed the audit as political theater, arguing that the county’s finances are already open to scrutiny through routine public records and the county’s annual budgeting and auditing processes.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Elena Bianca Zagari Un Mondo Proprio (A World of One's Own) grew out of my long-term exploration of women's identities in Naples, the city where I was born.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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