#1 examination n. [scrutiny] the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes). wn
#2 examination n. [exam, test] a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions". wn
#3 examination n. [interrogation, interrogatory] formal systematic questioning. wn
#4 examination n. [examen] a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits). wn
#5 examination n. [testing] the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned. wn
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