American English pronunciation
How to pronounce examination
IPA transcription: [ɪɡ,zæmə'neɪʃən]
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Noun
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the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
“when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions”
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the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
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formal systematic questioning
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a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
Usage examples
- The two species are not easily distinguished without microscopic examination.
- Portsmouth High has an excellent academic track record in examinations.
- However, Duclos was awarded the victory after examination of the photo finish.
- Each board issues its separate time table for higher secondary examinations.
- The techniques of direct examination are taught in courses on trial advocacy.
- Aid was restricted to those students who had passed local entrance examinations.
- In that role Gomm introduced promotion examinations for officers.
- He received his Lower Secondary School Examination degree from Aulum Urban School.
- In the United States, members of the public can initiate reexamination proceedings.
- Although educated, he was unable to pass the imperial examinations.