examination
examination Lexical Profile
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• noun
A detailed inspection, investigation, or study of a subject, object, or patient to determine its nature, condition, or quality.
"A thorough examination of the financial records revealed several accounting discrepancies."
A formal written, spoken, or practical test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject or skill.
"Students must pass a comprehensive final examination before graduating from the program."
The formal questioning of a witness or accused person in a court of law.
"During the direct examination, the witness described everything she had seen that afternoon."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French examination, from Latin examinatio, derived from examinare ('to weigh, test, or examine'), which comes from examen, originally referring to the needle or indicator on a weighing scale.