examination

調査、検討

物事を理解したり事実を見つけたりするため、詳しく調べること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： examination of something (Examination of the documents revealed several errors.)

類義語： inspection, study, analysis

よく使う表現： close examination, examination of something

試験

通常、筆記や口頭の質問で知識や能力を確かめる重要なテスト。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： exam, test

よく使う表現： take an examination, written examination

診察、検査

医師などが病気やけがを見つけるため、体を詳しく調べること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： checkup, exam

よく使う表現： medical examination, physical examination