1
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
Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Laboratories in two different countries conducted examinations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennings left one snap into the fourth quarter, and examinations this past week reportedly revealed no significant damage to his left shoulder.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Laboratories in two different countries conducted examinations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennings left one snap into the fourth quarter, and examinations this past week reportedly revealed no significant damage to his left shoulder.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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Still, Menish was prepared — both mentally and physically — to take a majority of her exams while nine months pregnant.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Leopard came back as the top-selling book in Italy [after its TV series] and was chosen as a topic for the final high-school exams.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Generative AI correspondence, too, is soon to be a regular part of criminal investigations and trials.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Eateries in hotels, a mall cinema and some repeat offenders are among the 11 restaurants on this week’s Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida failed inspections.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The department's tax auditors will look for violations during their normal enforcement work, such as on-site inspections or checking books.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Compared to premenopausal women, those in perimenopause had significant cognitive differences and performed lower on tests assessing memory, attention, and concentration, according to a new analysis published this month in the journal Psychology and Aging.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Oct. 2025
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The mission, coming a little less than two months since the previous Starship demonstration in August, helped to further snap a run of three tests early in 2025 in which the vehicle met a premature fiery demise before completing many key objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the agency laid off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 earlier this year, putting pressure on the remaining workers to handle claims and answer inquiries from a rising number of recipients.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since Kirk's death, Turning Point has also reported receiving tens of thousands of inquiries to start new chapters at schools around the country.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Practical tools include documenting decision logic, assigning clear accountability and running bias audits.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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States audits, however, have repeatedly shown that CoreCivic facilities in Tennessee have failed to follow federal standards, including closing investigations before receiving rape kit results, failing to send rape kits for testing and not recording disciplinary actions.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups say acetaminophen is safe for children when used correctly and there are no studies linking its use in children to autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are studies where researchers have examined one person in great detail and gained valuable insights.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tender explorations of paternal bonds, sacrifice, and enduring devotion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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