Examination
ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill; a detailed inspection or investigation.
ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən
A formal test or trial to assess someone's knowledge or ability.
The students were nervous about their upcoming examinations.
💡 Simply: It's like a test or check-up. Imagine you're checking your answers on a quiz or when a doctor checks you to see if you're healthy.
👶 For kids: A test to see what you know, like a quiz!
More Examples
The doctor scheduled a routine examination to check his patient's health.
A thorough examination of the evidence led to the correct conclusion.
The company conducted an internal examination of its financial records.
How It's Used
"Students prepare for their final examinations."
"The doctor performed a physical examination."
The act of looking closely at something or someone; the act of scrutinizing or inquiring into.
ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən
The act of examining or investigating something carefully.
The detective's examination of the crime scene was meticulous.
💡 Simply: It's when you really look closely at something to figure it out, like when you're trying to find the missing piece of a puzzle.
👶 For kids: Looking closely at something to find out more about it.
More Examples
The scientists conducted a thorough examination of the samples.
The audit involved an examination of the company's financial records.
The doctor performed an examination of the patient's eyes.
How It's Used
"The lawyer requested a further examination of the witness."
"A detailed examination of the data revealed a pattern."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
physical examination
A medical check-up by a doctor.
"The patient underwent a physical examination to assess their health."
under examination
Being reviewed or scrutinized.
"The company's finances are currently under examination."
From Latin *examinatio* 'a weighing', from *examinare* 'to weigh, examine,' literally 'to balance' (in a scale), from *examen* 'a tongue of a balance, a balance' (related to *agere* 'to do, drive').
Used since the 14th century in various contexts.
Memory tip
Think of checking the status of something thoroughly like checking your answers in an exam.
Word Origin
"weighing, balancing; a test or trial"