examination

examen, étude

Observation attentive de quelque chose pour le comprendre ou découvrir des faits.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : examination of something (Examination of the documents revealed several errors.)

Synonymes : inspection, study, analysis

Expressions courantes : close examination, examination of something

examen

Épreuve importante qui évalue les connaissances ou les capacités, généralement par des questions écrites ou orales.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : exam, test

Expressions courantes : take an examination, written examination

examen médical

Contrôle attentif du corps par un professionnel de santé pour détecter une maladie ou une blessure.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : checkup, exam

Expressions courantes : medical examination, physical examination