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

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

In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 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

Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said. — arkansasonline.com, 21 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, The Conversation, 17 June 2026