Synonyms of examinations

examinations

noun

plural of examination

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exams
• tests
• quizzes
• researches
• boards
• investigations
• finals
• reviews
• auditions
• pretests
• inspections
• retests
• intelligence tests
• aptitude tests
• placement tests
• inquiries
• catechisms
• checkups
• interrogations
• probes
• midterms
• midyears

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigations
• inquiries
• studies
• explorations
• probings
• probes
• inspections
• researches
• inquisitions
• inquests
• disquisitions
• probations
• surveys
• questionnaires
• audits
• examens
• hearings
• diagnoses
• interrogations
• checkups
• quests
• questions
• trials
• polls
• reinvestigations
• checks
• cross-examinations
• queries
• challenges
• rehearings
• quizzes
• questionaries
• self-examinations
• feelers
• self-reflections
• soul-searchings
• goings-over
• self-questionings
• self-explorations
• self-scrutinies

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspections
• audits
• scrutinies
• surveys
• scans
• investigations
• reviews
• analyses
• checkups
• checks
• studies
• views
• dissections
• look-sees
• explorations
• researches
• interrogations
• goings-over
• observations
• probes
• deconstructions
• assays
• inquisitions
• reinspections
• perusals
• resurveys
• rechecks
• close-ups
• surveillances
• watches
• trial runs
• test-drives
• checkouts
• once-overs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of examinations

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

The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation. — 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