examination

noun
UK: /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. A formal test of a person's knowledge or skill.

    1. I have an examination next week.
    2. The students are preparing for their final examination in history this semester.

  2. A detailed inspection or investigation.

    1. The doctor did an examination.
    2. The police conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene to gather evidence.

  3. The act of looking at something closely and carefully.

    1. Careful examination is needed.
    2. After careful examination, the jeweler confirmed the diamond was genuine.

Synonyms

test study probe inspection review scrutiny assessment
examination transitive-verb

  1. To inquire into or discuss a subject in detail.

    1. Let's examine the data first.
    2. The committee will examine the proposed changes to the policy thoroughly.

  2. To inspect or scrutinize carefully.

    1. The vet examined the dog well.
    2. Customs officials examine all luggage entering the country for prohibited items.

  3. To test someone's knowledge or skills, especially in a formal setting.

    1. I will examine you tomorrow.
    2. The professor will examine the students on the material covered in the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "examination" in English means: A formal test of a person's knowledge or skill., A detailed inspection or investigation., The act of looking at something closely and carefully..

The phonetic transcription of "examination" is /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "examination": test, study, probe, inspection, review, scrutiny, assessment.

Example usage of "examination": "I have an examination next week.". More examples on the page.