Pronunciation

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: An official or formal test of knowledge or skill in a particular subject, especially one taken by students at the end of a course of study or period of learning. For example: “She passed her mathematics examination with flying colors.”
• Noun: The process of testing or inspecting something closely and critically to discover or assess its quality, condition, or nature. For example: “The doctor performed a thorough examination of the patient.”
• Verb: (examine) To look at or investigate something closely and carefully in order to learn more about it or to judge its quality, condition, or truth. For example: “The detective examined the evidence meticulously.”

Phrases

• “Take an examination”: To participate in a formal test or assessment.
• “Pass/fail an examination”: To succeed or not succeed in meeting the required standard in a test.
• “Undergo a medical examination”: To be checked over by a medical professional for health evaluation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Students must prepare thoroughly for their final examinations.”
• Verb: “The lawyer examined the contract clause by clause before signing it.”

Synonyms

• Test
• Exam
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Inspection
• Review
• Check-up (in a medical context)
• Scrutiny (for critical inspection)
• Analysis (for detailed investigation)