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examination n. [
scrutiny] the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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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"
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examination n. [
interrogation, interrogatory] formal systematic questioning
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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
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