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examination Synonyms

Another word for examination

Choosing another word for examination depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A detailed inspection, investigation, or study of a subject, object, or patient to determine its nature, condition, or quality.

Usage Example

"A thorough inspection of the financial records revealed several accounting discrepancies."

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inspection
scrutiny
Strong
investigation
analysis
checkup
assessment
review
evaluation
study
survey

• noun (Context 2)

A formal written, spoken, or practical test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject or skill.

Usage Example

"Students must pass a comprehensive final exam before graduating from the program."

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exam
test
Strong
assessment
evaluation
quiz

• noun (Context 3)

The formal questioning of a witness or accused person in a court of law.

Usage Example

"During the direct questioning, the witness described everything she had seen that afternoon."

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questioning
Strong
interrogation
inquiry
hearing

Opposites of examination

The opposite of examination shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

neglect
oversight
See all opposites of examination

• Nearby Words

exaltedness
exam
examinable
examination
examine
examinee
examiner

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Examination. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/examination
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