Synonyms for examination
ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃənex·am·i·na·tion

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1. examination, scrutinynoun

   the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

   Synonyms:
   scrutiny, exam, examen, interrogation, test, interrogatory, testing

2. examination, exam, testnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   scrutiny, tryout, psychometric test, trial, mental test, exam, examen, interrogation, mental testing, test, run, interrogatory, trial run, testing

3. interrogation, examination, interrogatorynoun

   formal systematic questioning

   Synonyms:
   scrutiny, enquiry, test, exam, examen, interrogation, query, inquiry, interrogatory, interrogative sentence, interrogative, question, testing

4. examen, examinationnoun

   a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

   Synonyms:
   scrutiny, exam, examen, interrogation, test, interrogatory, testing

5. examination, testingnoun

   the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

   Synonyms:
   scrutiny, exam, examen, interrogation, test, interrogatory, testing

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1. • Investigation

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1. examinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   inspection, observation

2. examinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   inquiry, search, research, scrutiny, investigation, inquisition

3. examinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   trial by questions (in order to elicit truth or to test qualifications)

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. examinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   inquiry, autopsy, scrutiny, inspection, investigation, audit, inquest, reconnoissance, inquisition, recension, probing, review

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1. List of paraphrases for "examination":

   review, consideration, examinations, exam, reviews, interrogation, inspection, exams, study, scrutiny, test, reviewing, examine, examining, discussion, analysis, questioning, screening, investigation, audit

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. examination

   Synonyms:
   Physical examination

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How to use examination in a sentence?

1. Superior Court Justice Susan Garsh:

   This court is simply ruling on whether to permit an examination under oath of the caller so that the parties can assess her credibility and decide whether to request that further action be taken by the court.

2. Naeun Rim:

   There are still a number of steps we have to get through before Chris is actually released, but were thrilled with the courts decision, the decision took a lot of courage and we believe it was the right one ... after a thorough examination of the law and the evidence, including the extradition documents provided by Spain, the judge ultimately concluded, and we think correctly, that this case is an extraordinary one and that there are major questions surrounding the credibility of the allegations.

3. Comptroller Thomas Curry:

   And that's really something that as part of our on-site bank examination process we're looking to get behind at individual banks: what's actually happening.

4. Pravir Krishn:

   Every affected person has been listed and this has been put before the Supreme Court and the court has decided, after extensive examination of their cases, what is to be paid and to whom.

5. Buddha:

   Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.