Definition of 'examination'

Noun

1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
      Synonyms: scrutiny
2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"
      Synonyms: exam test
3. formal systematic questioning
      Synonyms: interrogation interrogatory
4. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
      Synonyms: examen
5. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
      Synonyms: testing

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