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   examination

   /ɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a detailed inspection or study: "an examination of marketing behaviour" Similar scrutinyinspectionperusalstudyscanningvettinginvestigationexplorationconsiderationanalysisappraisalevaluationinspectioncheckcheck-upassessmentreviewappraisalexplorationprobetestscaninformal:going-overonce-overoverhaul
   • ▪ the action or process of conducting an examination: "the role of the planning system has come under increasing critical examination"
   • 2. a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill: "he scraped through the examinations at the end of his first year" Similar testexampaperquestion paperoralpracticalassessmentset of questionsset of exercisesvivaviva vocequiz
   • 3. the formal questioning of a defendant or witness in court. Similar questioninginterrogationcross-questioningcross-examinationinquisitionthe third degreeinformal:pumpinggrilling

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘testing (one's conscience) by a standard’): via Old French from Latin examinatio(n-), from examinare ‘weigh, test’ (see examine).

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › examinationExamination - definition of examination by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. the act of examining; inspection; inquiry; investigation. 2. the state of being examined. 3. the act or process of testing pupils, candidates, etc., as by questions.

3. www.oed.com › dictionary › examination_nexamination, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun examination, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. examination has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › examinationexamination - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] examination ( countable and uncountable, plural examinations) The act of examining . Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.

5. www.onlineexambuilder.com › knowledge-center › online-examWhat's the difference between a test and examination?

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   Jul 22, 2020 · An exam or the examination is more formal and it tells you if a students passed or failed a class or course. In most cases you have to study again and re-take the exam. Or start the course or class all over again.

6. www.definitions.net › definition › examinationWhat does examination mean? - Definitions.net

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   the act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

7. www.teachmint.com › glossary › eExamination - Complete Meaning & Definition-Teachmint

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   Examination - Complete Meaning & Definition-Teachmint. by teachmint@wp. What is examination? An Exam full form is the Examination. Examination in education is defined as the evaluation of the understanding of the knowledge of a person. The assessment can be done in the form of a formal test.

8. learningcorner.co › knowledge-base › glossaryWhat is Examination? / Learning Corner

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   An examination is a formal assessment of a person's knowledge, skills, or understanding of a particular subject or topic. It is a method used by educational institutions to evaluate a student's academic performance and to determine their level of understanding and proficiency in a specific area of study. Examinations can take various forms, ...