English dictionary

examination

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

noun.act

Synonyms scrutiny

Source: WordNet 3.0
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

noun.communication

Synonyms exam test

Source: WordNet 3.0
formal systematic questioning

noun.communication

Synonyms interrogation interrogatory

Source: WordNet 3.0
a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

noun.cognition

Synonyms examen

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

noun.act

Synonyms testing

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

noun

Source: webster1913