examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act or process of examining : the state of being examined

2

: an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge

3

: a formal interrogation

examinational

ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• exam
• quiz
• test

Example Sentences

On closer examination, the painting appears to be a fake.

The victim's clothes were sent to the lab for examination.

The police made a rigorous examination of the evidence at the crime scene.

The court ordered that the defendant undergo a psychiatric examination.

I have to study for the history examination.

procedures that are not allowed during examination of witnesses

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Recent Examples on the Web

Husbands and Wives is another of Allen's greats, being a scabrously funny and tragically insightful examination of married life, single life, and every tricky thing that lies in between. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023

One is a personal memoir about overcoming adversity, one is a collection of essays that challenge beloved institutions, and one is a historical examination of a sublime act of Black resistance. —Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 27 Jan. 2023

Deeply haunting and full of suspense, Midnight Mass is also a thought-provoking examination of faith and how it can be used to manipulate. —Jihane Bousfiha, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023

There has to be a full, forensic examination of what just happened. —Jason Gay, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2023

First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. —al, 11 Jan. 2023

The new Star Wars series Andor, a prequel to the 2016 film Rogue One, is a dramatic examination of the early days of the Rebel Alliance. —Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2023

The story that unfolds is a terrifying and unflinching examination of the human cost of climate change that builds a sense of dread and unease from beginning to end. —Alyse Stanley, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022

What follows is an examination of exactly how badly Trump harmed Republicans, beginning in this first installment with the big three Senate races in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona. —Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 19 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing examination

• cross-examination
• examination table
• re-examination
• physical examination
• entrance examination
• direct examination
• postmortem examination
• self-examination
• under examination
• redirect examination

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• cross-examination
• examination table
• re-examination
• physical examination
• entrance examination
• direct examination
• postmortem examination
• self-examination
• under examination
• redirect examination

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Kids Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act or process of examining : the state of being examined

2

: a test to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge

Medical Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of inspecting or testing for evidence of disease or abnormality see physical examination

Legal Definition

examination

noun

ex·​am·​i·​na·​tion

: the act or process of examining

especially : a formal questioning especially in a court proceeding see also cross-examination, direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination compare affidavit, deposition