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 Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome's Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations. — Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Let’s Go Washington says the measure does not mandate genital examinations and that verification could occur through the existing sports-physical process. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The cancer was discovered after routine medical examinations revealed a small, localized nodule in his lung. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Frontlight The premiere-only section Frontlight showcases 16 films, from critically examinations of the truth and urgent issues of our time to portraits of artists and their work. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 In addition to medical examinations and diagnostic tests, all guests receive classic massages, lymphatic drainage, abdominal massages, and hayflower detox wraps. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Earlier demonstrations erupted over mismanagement of a string of public examinations, and broader youth disenchantment with the authorities. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The program includes initial and final medical examinations along with diagnostic assessments, bioelectrical impedance analysis and a 3D body scan. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
Noun
  • With her own progress on hold, the family has quietly set their hopes on her younger sister who will take her 12th grade exams in mid-2027.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Professor Connors gave the best exams, by the way, along with some valuable advice on how to ace them.
    — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Omar has been the subject of government investigations for months.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At the time, the company had several matters before the government, including investigations into its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, treatment of local broadcast affiliates and Kamala Harris’ appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, which oversees safety inspections of amusement and carnival rides, has also launched an investigation of the roller coaster.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Texas, similarly, relies on inspections carried out by private inspectors hired by park operators or their insurance companies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • We were inspired from how many great discoveries that went on to revolutionize science and medicine came about from looking around in nature and finding these odd things—PCR [polymerase chain reaction] tests, for example, or CRISPR.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Ayo Edebiri passes both tests.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Inspectors general often conduct informal inquiries into complaints against staffers and many times those inquiries do not result in a full-on investigation, which can result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
    — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • McConnell referred further inquiries about the incident to ICE.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Its Audit Risk component draws on patterns of noncompliance from more than 250,000 SMETA audits covering 115,000 sites in 106 countries.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The State Auditor’s Office would face new costs — likely in the low millions of dollars per year — while audits could produce savings if policymakers adopt recommendations.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In an analysis of data from 130 studies involving more than 275,000 people around the globe, most character strengths were associated with greater mental health.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • First, is the human superior colliculus organized the way animal studies suggest, with vision concentrated in its upper layers and touch in its deeper layers?
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That item is currently part of an optional question bank that state and local governments can choose to include when crafting their own surveys.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The hotter and bluer white dwarfs are mostly brighter, so they can be seen from further away and are over-represented in surveys that only look at a star’s brightness.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

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