definition of
examination

[1] #1 examination n. [scrutiny] the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes). wn

[2] #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] #3 examination n. [interrogation, interrogatory] formal systematic questioning. wn

[4] #4 examination n. [examen] a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits). wn

[5] #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