1
as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examination
Filmed in just 19 days, this document of toxic ambition offers a razor-sharp examination of the dangers of perfectionism.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Brooker takes a harder examination on the evolution of tech and science in the way characters perceive their skewed realities with the addition of new advancement.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
While the hospital maintains there is no environmental risk, the concentration of cases on a single hospital floor has prompted ongoing concern and spurred calls for deeper examination into potential occupational or environmental factors.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Brooker takes a harder examination on the evolution of tech and science in the way characters perceive their skewed realities with the addition of new advancement.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
While the hospital maintains there is no environmental risk, the concentration of cases on a single hospital floor has prompted ongoing concern and spurred calls for deeper examination into potential occupational or environmental factors.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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Their exams also found that the monkeys were 6 to 8 weeks old when they were brought to the U.S, per court documents.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dance in the kitchen at breakfast, greet the bus after school with the promise of a special treat, and celebrate mini-milestones like finishing end-of-year exams.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, those areas were closed again on April 7 after failing another inspection.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The average rating for these bread and butter pickle chips was almost an entire point higher than every other pickle in the test.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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It is called the ABC test because companies must meet three specific requirements: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, Clayman suggests embarking on a period of inquiry.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Regularly audit and update training materials to keep them fresh and aligned with strategy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The audit determined approximately $12,600 was stolen or missing from multiple fundraisers during the Borghesi’s employment, the probable cause statement said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth faces scrutiny after reports of second Signal chat with sensitive information Hegseth shared Yemen attack plans with wife, brother and lawyer: Reports 'Bombs started falling': Why is the 'SignalGate' controversy exploding?—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The joke was a nod to the discussion around Biden’s cognitive decline toward the end of his presidency, which has been the subject of political scrutiny renewed in recent headlines.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2025
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This marks the first time that climate change has surpassed the other threats, according to the study team.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The study was published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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