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examination
noun ex·am·i·na·tion \ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\
: the act of looking at something closely and carefully : the act of examining something
: a close and careful study of someone or something to find signs of illness or injury
: a test to show a person's progress, knowledge, or ability
Full Definition of EXAMINATION
2
: an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge
3
: a formal interrogation
— ex·am·i·na·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of EXAMINATION
14th century
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EXAMINATION Defined for Kids
examination
noun ex·am·i·na·tion \ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\
Definition of EXAMINATION for Kids
1
: the act of checking closely and carefully <The doctor performed an examination of the patient.>
2
: a test given to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge <a college entrance examination>
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examination
noun ex·am·i·na·tion \ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən\
Medical Definition of EXAMINATION
: the act or process of inspecting or testing for evidence of disease or abnormality—see physical examination
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