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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) | |
| Synonyms: | inspection scrutiny | |
| Related terms: | investigation survey comparison testing scan checkup check going-over inspection autopsy follow-up time-and-motion_study fine-toothed_comb keratoscopy audit fine-tooth_comb palpation visit endoscopy rhinoscopy once-over bank_examination search examine size_up audit | |
| 2. | [ noun ] formal systematic questioning | |
| Synonyms: | interrogatory interrogation | |
| Related terms: | questioning interview cross-examination deposition third_degree catechism debriefing direct_examination inquisition redirect_examination probe | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (education) a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | |
| Synonyms: | test exam | |
| Examples: | "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" |
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| Related terms: | communication quiz tripos preliminary_examination oral final_examination test_paper entrance_exam litmus_test bar_exam midterm_examination test probe examine test | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (psychology) examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) | |
| Synonyms: | examen | |
| Related terms: | introspection test | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | |
| Synonyms: | testing | |
| Related terms: | investigation eleven-plus quiz examine | |
| Similar spelling: |
examiner examinee |
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