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examination

examination /ɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ noun
plural examinations
examination
/ɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
noun
plural examinations
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXAMINATION
: the act of looking at something closely and carefully : the act of examining something
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: a close and careful study of someone or something to find signs of illness or injury
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[count] : a test to show a person's progress, knowledge, or ability
[noncount] law : the act of questioning a witness in a court of law
see also cross-examination