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as in exams
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 investigations
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 inspections
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 examinations
The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
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Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
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Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
With the arrival of fire season, the Forest Service’s airworthiness inspectors performed their close examinations.
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Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
Three cats recovered intact from the pond are currently undergoing post-mortem examinations, partially funded by a GoFundMe that raised approximately $3,000.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
—
arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
—
Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
With the arrival of fire season, the Forest Service’s airworthiness inspectors performed their close examinations.
—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
Three cats recovered intact from the pond are currently undergoing post-mortem examinations, partially funded by a GoFundMe that raised approximately $3,000.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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But not for long, when there are still pratfalls to stage and pants to drop and robot prostate exams to supervise.
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations, and in a typical year, $200,000-$300,000 is used.
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Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials have stepped up efforts to keep the invasive mollusk out the alpine lake — inspections are mandatory and include full decontamination for vessels coming from other waterways.
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The three-hour exam, which tests students on physics, chemistry and biology in a multiple-choice format, is among the country’s most punishing tests along with its engineering counterpart, the JEE, both demanding years of near-total devotion.
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
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Gunsaulus’ Espinosa has also gotten inquiries from a network administrator and principals at nearby schools to present on launching a fundraising nonprofit without a pricey attorney.
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The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.
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Often, reviews take hours or days, audits take weeks or months, and access decisions are normally static.
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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The next step, the authors wrote, is to test the approach in larger forward-looking studies across multiple medical centers.
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Most workplace research relies on employee surveys, which capture what workers are willing to say in the moment.
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Faster Feedback Creates Faster Product Evolution Customer feedback is also changing because the old model was often static and impersonal, and surveys or forms could only get you so far.
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