noun
examination
ihg-zam-ih-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
"The bar examination decides whether you can practise law."
2
A check by a doctor or other professional to assess health or condition.
"The physical examination showed nothing unusual."
3
Close questioning, especially by a lawyer in court.
"Under cross-examination, the witness changed her story."
How to Use Examination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal test — of a student, a patient, or a witness in court.
Common pairings
medical examination
final examination
under examination
Word Forms
examinations plural
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Etymology
From Old French examinacion, from Latin examinatio, built on examen ("a weighing, testing").