Definition of Examination

1. Noun. The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes).


2. Noun. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge. "When the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"

3. Noun. Formal systematic questioning.

4. Noun. A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits).
Exact synonyms: Examen
Generic synonyms: Introspection, Self-contemplation, Self-examination
Derivative terms: Examine, Examine

5. Noun. The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned.
Exact synonyms: Testing
Generic synonyms: Investigating, Investigation
Specialized synonyms: 11-plus, Eleven-plus
Derivative terms: Examine, Examine, Examine, Test

Definition of Examination

1. n. The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

Definition of Examination

1. Noun. A formal test involving answering written or oral questions with no or limited access to text books or the like. ¹

2. Noun. An inspection by a doctor or other medically qualified person to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Examination

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Examination

1. Any investigation or inspection made for the purpose of diagnosis; usually qualified by the method used. (05 Mar 2000)

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