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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examination
Microscopic examinations and X-ray scans conducted in 2019 identified the presence of an inscription on the thin silver foil.
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Liu’s writing explores the intersection of new technology and human emotion, making his stories powerful examinations of current human dilemmas.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Yet they were poised to crush him, in the final examinations and then in real life.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Liu’s writing explores the intersection of new technology and human emotion, making his stories powerful examinations of current human dilemmas.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Yet they were poised to crush him, in the final examinations and then in real life.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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Both wore orange jumpsuits and handcuffs and sat next to their attorneys during the exam.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There's nothing too unusual about that, but closer inspection revealed the planet, called PSR B1620-26b, to be quite weird.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upon further inspection, medical staff at the Fort Worth shelter realized that there was even more to the pup’s suffering than met the eye.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Each day gets a section for things to remember, tests, papers, or projects due that day, and larger spots for assignments and a daily plan.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Patient appointments were cancelled; treatments were delayed; and health care workers waited hours or days longer than usual to get lab and test results back.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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An inquiry from Newsweek to the senators about what specific incidents, reports and/or complaints spurred the letter earlier this year received no response.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The 14 corrections employees accused of being involved in the attack were placed on administrative leave around the time the death was disclosed amid inquiries by the department’s Office of Special Investigations, the state attorney general and the State Police.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those audits started in the spring of 2024 and focused on aircraft usage by large corporations, large partnerships, and high-income taxpayers.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line: Gains are nice but audits aren't: Get ready to back up your filings before April.Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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If Kessler syndrome becomes severe enough, the phenomenon could potentially limit space exploration activities to some extent by making the launch and safe navigation of spacecraft through the debris field challenging.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The agency uses the island to test vehicles and other technology related to planetary exploration.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Succeeding in tennis can be as much about handling the scrutiny of being an individual star as landing first serves.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Lamborghini Miura, with its limited production run and historical significance, naturally became the subject of scrutiny from purists concerned about maintaining its legacy.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The study was the first to track the problem of plumbing poverty over a 51-year period in the 50 largest U.S. cities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Eating small amounts of sugar was linked with better cardiovascular outcomes, a new study found.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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