Examina (en. Examined)
/ɛɡ.za.mi.na/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Procedure for assessing knowledge or skills.
The examina of the candidates lasted several hours.
L'examina des candidats a duré plusieurs heures.
Test designed to assess the level of knowledge.
The final examina is crucial for validating one's year.
L'examina final est crucial pour valider son année.
verb
To submit to analysis or verification.
The teacher must examine each assignment carefully.
Le professeur doit examiner chaque devoir attentivement.
To take into account or evaluate.
He examined the different options before making his decision.
Il a examiné les différentes options avant de prendre sa décision.
Etymology
The word 'examina' comes from the Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to evaluate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take an exam
to submit something to a formal evaluation.
faire un examen
to pass an exam
to participate in a test to assess one's knowledge.
passer un examen
to examine carefully
to look in depth or with care.
examiner attentivement
Related Words
exam
Formal evaluation, often in the form of a test.
examen
examiner
Person who administers an exam.
examinateur
medical exams
Tests conducted to assess a person's health.
examens médicaux
Slang Meanings
To take an exam without prior studying.
He took his exam lightly and failed.
Il a pris son examen à la légère et a échoué.
A very difficult exam.
That examina was a real 'brain-teaser'!
C'était un vrai 'casse-tête' cet examina!