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examination

//ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

formal

Note for examination

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Forms

Plural
examinations

Definitions

  1. 1.The act of examining.

    • In a child with infant dyschezia, physical examination and stool examination are normal.
  2. 2.Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.

    • Did you pass your examination?
  3. 3.A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

    • Did you pass your examination?
  4. 4.Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery.

    • Did you pass your examination?

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3507

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Uncommon
Literature
Rare

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Word family

Etymology

From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō.

Morphologically examine + -ation.

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