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quaestio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • examination noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
  • inquiry noun A question or request for information.
  • investigation noun A careful and systematic inquiry into the facts of a matter.

Senses

quaestio is used for these senses in English:

  • examination (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.
  • inquiry The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
  • investigation The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

examination — full definition

  1. noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
  2. noun A check by a doctor or other professional to assess health or condition.
  3. noun Close questioning, especially by a lawyer in court.

inquiry — full definition

  1. noun A question or request for information.
  2. noun A formal investigation into a matter of public or legal concern.

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