examinations

plural of examination
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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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Recent Examples of examinations Future stable isotope examinations could also better contextualize the family’s nutritional issues. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 And those examinations included the doctor checking for a hernia, which meant the doctor took hold of my genitals and asked me to cough. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Even Advanced Placement examinations—formerly regarded as one of the strongest objective measures available—have become part of this debate. Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 For elite athletes, Mullner said, commercial wearables are often used in tandem with other monitoring systems such as clinical examinations by athletic trainers or physicians, and blood and urine tests. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Veterinarians conducting preliminary examinations determined many of the dogs died from gunshot wounds, according to Honsal. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old. ABC News, 30 June 2026 Some of the processing stations include physical measurements, uniform issue, medical examinations, hair-cuts, and learning to properly salute. Ryan Bowie, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
Noun
  • Every year, the Education Ministry conducts a set of screening exams for students seeking higher education, and for academics who want to teach in public schools and universities.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2026
  • Think of the millions and millions of students who have taken difficult exams before you.
    Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • When these systems are under-resourced, investigations become more difficult, delaying interventions that protect the public.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • The Department of Justice has said repeatedly since the disclosure of the Epstein files that there are no credible allegations or evidence that would lead to new federal criminal investigations.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • This department oversees and regulates restaurants across Sacramento County, conducting food inspections and issuing food permits.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • The deal reportedly included multiple favorable terms for Saudi Arabia, including limiting international nuclear inspections and potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich uranium or reprocess plutonium, he Times reported.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The launch hints at sustained progress after years of botched tests, but there is a caveat.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • The agency’s Orbital Express mission, launched in 2007, completed several months of rendezvous and docking maneuvers, robotic arm tests, and other servicing demonstrations in low-Earth orbit.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The commissioner showed up to field inquiries about what is a deeply unpleasant and unpopular labor battle with a party line of doing it all for the fans.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Chances are, 90% of inquiries your community management squad handles can be boiled down to a two-pager FAQ.
    Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Use session note templates that meet regulatory requirements, and conduct regular internal audits to ensure proper billing documentation.
    Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Biden defeated Trump by nearly 21,000 votes in Wisconsin in 2020, a result that has withstood independent and partisan audits and reviews, as well as lawsuits and the recounts Trump requested.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
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  • These warnings have often come in scientific studies using seemingly far-off years such as 2050 and 2100.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • There have been studies that reveal that using a standing desk can help improve mood and increase productivity.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Americans have unmistakably soured on the economy, according to various surveys, as the economic shocks of recent years have driven up the cost of living.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • These would include geophysical surveys, biological sampling and oceanographic measurements.
    Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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