# examination

Pronunciation: say "ig-za-muh-NAY-shuhn" US /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/, AUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈnæɪʃən/; UK say "ig-za-mi-NAY-shuhn" /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

## Noun

1. A formal test in which students answer written or oral questions within a time limit, usually without access to textbooks.
   - Simple: A big test where students answer questions in a set time, usually without books to help.
   - _Students filed into the hall for the three-hour examination._
   - _He failed the chemistry examination and had to retake it the following term._
2. An inspection by a medical professional to determine the extent and nature of any illness or injury.
   - Simple: A check of your body by a doctor or nurse to find out if you are hurt or sick.
   - _The physician completed a thorough examination of the patient's chest and abdomen._
   - _After the examination, the nurse recorded his blood pressure and heart rate._
3. The act of inspecting or studying something closely in order to learn about it.
   - Simple: Looking at something closely to learn about it or check it.
   - _Close examination of the document revealed several forged signatures._
   - _The committee's examination of the evidence lasted well into the evening._
4. The formal questioning of a witness, especially by a lawyer in court or during discovery.
   - Simple: The questioning of a witness by a lawyer in court.
   - _The attorney's examination of the key witness exposed gaps in the alibi._
   - _Counsel began the examination by asking where the defendant was that night._

## Origin

This word came through Middle English "examinacioun" and Old French "examinacion" from Latin "exāminātiō". It is formed from "examine" plus the suffix "-ation".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/examination (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).