Meaning & Definition of Examination in English
English⟶
Examination
/ɪgzæməneʃən/
noun
1. The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
synonym:
- examination,
- scrutiny
2. 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"
synonym:
- examination,
- exam,
- test
3. Formal systematic questioning
synonym:
- interrogation,
- examination,
- interrogatory
4. A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by jesuits)
synonym:
- examen,
- examination
5. The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
synonym:
- examination,
- testing
Examples of using
They required us to pass an examination.
Did you pass your examination?
I have made a careful examination of the situation.