examination

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: ex‧am‧i‧na‧tion

Noun

Singular examination

Plural examinations

1. (countable) An examination is a formal test, usually important and often at the end of a course.

   Did you pass the English examination last week?

   OK, class. Time is up. Please hand in your examination papers.

2. (countable & uncountable) Examination is the act of looking at something very carefully.

   The teachers and parents worked together in a closer examination of the problems grade seven students face.

   The question of changing the law is currently under examination.

   On closer examination, we found that we had made a mistake.

Synonyms

• exam
• inspection

Related words

• examine
• examiner