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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
Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite dedicated examinations of the sky, no imminent threats have been found.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Peacock each released lightly fictionalized, eight-episode examinations of infamous American serial killers this October.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite dedicated examinations of the sky, no imminent threats have been found.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Peacock each released lightly fictionalized, eight-episode examinations of infamous American serial killers this October.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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Following the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last Thursday at age 74, the Morris County, New Jersey medical examiner’s office is conducting a series of exams to determine the rocker’s cause of death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new robot automates this movement, allowing inspections to be completed far more quickly and with improved accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both companies have completed initial tests showing that their approaches work, at least in mice, and both have started tests in larger animals — pigs and monkeys — to see whether their gene therapies can work in larger animals.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Early tests show the system can deliver peak power over 300 kW and more than 200 kW under steady conditions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Only nine states responded to the office's inquiries, one of which was Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fiscal year 2022, the IRS closed nearly 260,000 EITC audits, according to an earlier report by the National Taxpayer Advocate.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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As SaaS stacks grow and companies lean on third-party platforms, posture management could shift from internal audits to ecosystem surveillance.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
28 Oct. 2025
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Zinia Khattar started her studies at Harvard University this fall with an unexpected extra boost — a $50,000 scholarship.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though in early stages, these studies mark a significant improvement toward materials that can make solar towers cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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