examination
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ · UK /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Forms: examinations
examination means: The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.
noun
The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.
- The records need careful examination.
- Close examination revealed a small crack.
- Their examination of the evidence took several weeks.
An important test of knowledge or ability, usually with written or spoken questions.
- The examination lasts two hours.
- He passed the entrance examination.
- Students must complete three written examinations.
A careful check of your body by a health professional to find illness or injury.
- The examination found no injury.
- A doctor performed a thorough physical examination.
- Regular eye examinations can reveal problems early.
Questions about examination
What does examination mean?
The act of looking at something carefully to understand it or discover facts.
What is examination in other languages?
Türkçe: inceleme · Español: examen · Français: examen · Deutsch: Untersuchung · Italiano: esame · 日本語: 調査
How do you pronounce examination?
In American English /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/; in British English /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/.
How do you use examination in a sentence?
The records need careful examination. Close examination revealed a small crack.
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