examination
noun
ex·am·i·na·tion
ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
2
: an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge
3
: a formal interrogation
Examples of examination in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Hospitals aren’t even allowed to inquire about the patient’s financial or insurance status if that would delay examination or treatment.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
According to the complaint, the indictment was based solely on Barrera's examination of reports from the hospital.
—USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
However, a standard examination by the Coast Guard in September didn’t mention those deficiencies.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
An investigation will most likely look at why the Dali lost power and propulsion and include examinations of maintenance logs and inspection reports, McManus said.
—NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Lara has said insurance companies are slowing down the examinations by submitting incomplete information.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Shani Mott, a scholar of Black studies at Johns Hopkins University whose examinations of race and power in America extended beyond the classroom to her employer, her city and even her own home, has died in Baltimore.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The examination revealed promising entry points for mid-level managers seeking lateral career transitions.
Team Leaders and Supervisors
A team leader or supervisor oversees operational tasks and projects, managing a team to achieve specific outcomes.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Jorden’s testimony Friday was part of a preliminary examination that began March 18.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
According to the complaint, the indictment was based solely on Barrera's examination of reports from the hospital.
—USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
However, a standard examination by the Coast Guard in September didn’t mention those deficiencies.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024
An investigation will most likely look at why the Dali lost power and propulsion and include examinations of maintenance logs and inspection reports, McManus said.
—NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Lara has said insurance companies are slowing down the examinations by submitting incomplete information.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Shani Mott, a scholar of Black studies at Johns Hopkins University whose examinations of race and power in America extended beyond the classroom to her employer, her city and even her own home, has died in Baltimore.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The examination revealed promising entry points for mid-level managers seeking lateral career transitions.
Team Leaders and Supervisors
A team leader or supervisor oversees operational tasks and projects, managing a team to achieve specific outcomes.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Jorden’s testimony Friday was part of a preliminary examination that began March 18.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
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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
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