self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
ˌself-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a reflective examination (as of one's beliefs or motives) : introspection
2
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
Examples of self-examination in a Sentence
many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination
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When creating the novel, Akil was inspired by the collective interest in self-examination and the interior self.
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Awareness of this naturally leads to thoughtful self-examination.
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Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In fact, much of our technology is designed to distract us from, or worse, replace this loop of self-examination and improvement.
—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
Awareness of this naturally leads to thoughtful self-examination.
—
Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 June 2026
Her work demands self-examination and a willingness to rebuild relationships with achievement from internal foundations.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-examination
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“Self-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-examination. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
-ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən
variants
or self-exam
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
regular self-examination for early detection of breast cancer
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