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examination

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ · UK /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Forms: examinations

examination means: The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.

noun

CAREFUL STUDYB2

The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.

  • The records need careful examination.
  • Close examination revealed a small crack.
  • Their examination of the evidence took several weeks.

How to use it: examination of something (Examination of the documents revealed several errors.)

Similar words: inspection, study, analysis

Common phrases: close examination, examination of something

FORMAL TESTB1

An important test of knowledge or ability, usually with written or spoken questions.

  • The examination lasts two hours.
  • He passed the entrance examination.
  • Students must complete three written examinations.

Similar words: exam, test

Common phrases: take an examination, written examination

MEDICAL CHECKB1

A careful check of your body by a health professional to find illness or injury.

  • The examination found no injury.
  • A doctor performed a thorough physical examination.
  • Regular eye examinations can reveal problems early.

Similar words: checkup, exam

Common phrases: medical examination, physical examination

Questions about examination

What does examination mean?

The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.

What is examination in other languages?

Türkçe: inceleme · Español: examen · Français: examen · Deutsch: Untersuchung · Italiano: esame · 日本語: 調査

How do you pronounce examination?

In American English /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/; in British English /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use examination in a sentence?

The records need careful examination. Close examination revealed a small crack.

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