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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
Defense attorney Kareem Johnson is now representing Vinson, and Simpson pushed back her preliminary examination to Aug. 5 so Johnson has time to prepare.
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Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Still, recent examinations of the dinosaur’s skull indicate that Proceratosaurus represents how the broader tyrannosaur family, technically called tyrannosauroids, started out.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Still, recent examinations of the dinosaur’s skull indicate that Proceratosaurus represents how the broader tyrannosaur family, technically called tyrannosauroids, started out.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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Ladder Life Insurance Learn More Cost The best way to estimate your costs is to request a quote App available No Policy highlights Ladder is a digital-first life insurance company offering up to $3 million in coverage without an exam.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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As Wexler points out, NAEP reading test scores were either stagnant or declining even before the pandemic hit, and the gap between high- and low-scorers was also widening before the pandemic.4 Social and class inequities are a part of the problem and shouldn’t be ignored, Wexler notes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
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The 1-1-1 three-game series in the first round will be a huge travel test.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This process only works if everyone is part of the inquiry.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, this line of inquiry seems like a dead end.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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The audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Lawrie said, in response to the audit, that the district is implementing a new formula to make caseloads more manageable starting next fall, that the district is trying to let staff air their concerns in roundtables and that collaboration among special education staff has improved.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Secondly, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions are considerable concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The meeting was the second time the board sought to address the policy, after a meeting in April was abruptly cancelled following national scrutiny aimed at the Rutherford County's policy.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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But a new study shows that the Cincinnati metro area is expanding, becoming one of the nation's hotspots for relocation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The university says faculty members will have their opportunity to comment. Oct. 2 — Thirty Texas A&M University faculty members unanimously vote to oppose the inactivation request for LGBTQ+ studies.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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