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examination

noun

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

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Word length
11
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XA
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən

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noun

  1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

noun

  1. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

noun

  1. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

noun

  1. formal systematic questioning

noun

  1. 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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when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions

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