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examination
[ ig-zam-uh-ney-shuhn ]
examination
/ ɪɡˌæɪˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- the act of examining or state of being examined
- education
- written exercises, oral questions, or practical tasks, set to test a candidate's knowledge and skill
- ( as modifier )
an examination paper
- med
- physical inspection of a patient or parts of his body, in order to verify health or diagnose disease
- laboratory study of secretory or excretory products, tissue samples, etc, esp in order to diagnose disease
- law the formal interrogation of a person on oath, esp of an accused or a witness
Derived Forms
- ˌˈԲپDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·i·ԲtDz· adjective
- e·i·ԲtDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of examination1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On examination, the doctor found P to be unresponsive to physical stimulus.
Following examination by specialists, they were confirmed as human.
Southern California Edison crews are scaling tall electrical towers, testing the nearby soil and taking close-up images of electrical equipment, the latest detailed examination to determine exactly what sparked the disastrous Eaton fire.
Many of those who say Fayed abused them underwent intrusive medical examinations when they were hired.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place later this week, but officers remain open-minded, a the Met said.
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