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examination in German

examination in German is Untersuchung, Prüfung, Examen — examination means a formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.

examination in German

Untersuchung
noun
The act of examining.
Prüfung
noun
The act of examining.
Untersuchung
noun
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
Prüfung
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
Untersuchung
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
Examen
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
Test
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
Erprobung
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
Versuch
noun
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

What does "examination" mean?

  1. noun 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. noun A check by a doctor or other professional to assess health or condition.
    "The physical examination showed nothing unusual."
  3. noun Close questioning, especially by a lawyer in court.
    "Under cross-examination, the witness changed her story."

examination in a sentence

  • The bar examination decides whether you can practise law.
  • The physical examination showed nothing unusual.
  • Under cross-examination, the witness changed her story.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "examination" in German?

"examination" in German is Untersuchung, Prüfung, Examen. examination means: A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.

How do you use "examination" in a sentence?

Example: "The bar examination decides whether you can practise law." In German, "examination" is Untersuchung, Prüfung, Examen.

Are there other ways to say "examination" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "examination": Untersuchung, Prüfung, Examen, Test, Erprobung, Versuch.

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