1
as in exam
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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2
as in investigation
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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3
as in inspection
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 examination
The 10-episode series is a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Some February test takers have urged the State Bar to provide equitable remediation after the debacle, such as immediately adopting a provisional licensing program without requiring eventual bar exam passage and granting full law licenses in California without requiring additional examination.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Some February test takers have urged the State Bar to provide equitable remediation after the debacle, such as immediately adopting a provisional licensing program without requiring eventual bar exam passage and granting full law licenses in California without requiring additional examination.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
Noun
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Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages).—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The de minimis loophole allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to come into the United States duty-free, often skipping time-consuming inspections and paperwork.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature, pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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In late 2024, OpenAI’s o3 model indicated significantly stronger performance than any previous model on a number of the field’s most challenging tests of programming, abstract reasoning, and scientific reasoning.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Other results on water and soil tests are expected this month.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, Clayman suggests embarking on a period of inquiry.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often the opposition went public, as when the Vatican’s Deputy Secretary of State unilaterally tried to cancel an outside audit in 2016 by PricewaterhouseCoopers.—
Gerald Posner,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An independent audit reported in preliminary findings in May 2024 that thousands of dollars were unaccounted for in the various bank accounts and credit cards held by the Town Council, some of which had been charged off and sent to collections.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Curiosity thrives in cultures that welcome uncertainty and encourage exploration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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A little self-care or spiritual exploration could go a long way in preparing you for the next chapter.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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While the stock sale is a routine corporate financial transaction, every move Bezos makes lately has generated intense scrutiny of late.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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None of that will matter to the players or their coaches, both of whom have been under intense scrutiny given their Premier League records.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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For example, among nursing home residents with dementia, studies have found a relationship between exposure to elderspeak and behaviors collectively known as resistance to care.—
Paula Span,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the study, measles was diagnosed in 504 children, 430 of whom were in the placebo group.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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