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examination

 

[ ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A detailed inspection or investigation of a body or its parts for signs of disease or injury.

Synonyms

check-up, evaluation, inspection, scan

Examples of usage

  • The doctor ordered a thorough examination of the patient's lungs.
  • The examination revealed a tumor in the brain.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, quiz, test

Examples of usage

  • She passed her final examination with flying colors.
  • The examination will cover all the topics we studied this semester.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The process of asking questions in court to gather evidence or information.

Synonyms

cross-examination, inquiry, interrogation, questioning

Examples of usage

  • During cross-examination, the witness was asked to clarify her previous statement.
  • The examination of the defendant revealed new information about the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "examination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exame

🇮🇳 परीक्षा

🇩🇪 Prüfung

🇮🇩 ujian

🇺🇦 екзамен

🇵🇱 egzamin

🇯🇵 試験 (しけん)

🇫🇷 examen

🇪🇸 examen

🇹🇷 sınav

🇰🇷 시험

🇸🇦 امتحان

🇨🇿 zkouška

🇸🇰 skúška

🇨🇳 考试 (kǎoshì)

🇸🇮 izpit

🇮🇸 próf

🇰🇿 емтихан

🇬🇪 გამოცდა

🇦🇿 imtahan

🇲🇽 examen

Etymology

The word 'examination' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'examiner' and the Latin word 'examinare', meaning 'to test or try'. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass various contexts, including medical, academic, and legal examinations.

See also: examinable, examine, reexamination, reexamine, unexamined.

Word Frequency Rank

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