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examination Definition

ex·ami·na·tion (eg zam′ə nā′s̸hən, ig-)

noun

  1. an examining or being examined; investigation; inspection; checkup; scrutiny; inquiry; testing
  2. means or method of examining
  3. a set of questions asked in testing or interrogating; test

Etymology: ME examinacioun < OFr examination < L examinatio: see examine

examination Synonyms

examination

n.

  1. The act of seeking evidence

    search, research, survey, inspection, investigation, inquiry, scrutiny, observation, inquisition, checking, check, exploration, reconnaissance, scan, analysis, review, audit, study, questioning, testing, overhaul, testing program, quest, inquest, probe, test, perusal, trial, cross-examination, catechism, polygraphy, third degree*, grilling*, the eye*, once-over*. *

  2. A formal test

    test, exam*, experiment*, review*, questionnaire*, battery*, quiz*, final*, midterm*, comprehensive*, examination*, comps*, makeup*, take-home*, tryout*, blue book*, prelims*, orals*, writtens*; see also test 1.

  3. A medical examination

    checkup, exam*, physical examination, physical*, work-up*, testing*, exploratory examination, self-examination*, autopsy*, biopsy*, scan*, medical*; see also test 1.

examination Law Definition

n

In litigation, the questioning of a witness under oath, either at trial or in a deposition; the Patent and Trademark Office investigation into the validity of a patent application.
cross examination
The questioning of a witness by a lawyer or other party other than the one who called that person, with respect to matters about which the witness has testified during direct examination.
direct examination
A witness’s initial questioning by the lawyer who called that person, in order to introduce matters of fact in a case. Leading questions should be avoided by the attorney conducting direct examination.
redirect examination
Questioning of a witness by the party who called that witness, following cross examination, to attempt to clarify or rebut any damaging testimony that might have come out during cross examination. Normally, redirect, as it is also known, is limited to the scope of the subject matter examined in cross examination, although the judge may make an exception.
examination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • resit: Resit examinations would be held at the normal time.
  • sit: Pupils sit three examinations at the end of year 12.
  • undergo: You will also be required to undergo a medical examination.
  • pass: All entrants have to pass an exacting medical examination to join.

Converse of subject

  • assess: In that case the student will be assessed by a written examination in the language in question by the ninth week of Trinity term.

Adjective modifier

  • two-hour: Resit: 1 two-hour written examination ( 100 % ).
  • written: The written examination covers the rest of the material.
  • oral: Trying to find back to some of what was lost in the revision, there was made a change in the final oral examination.
  • post-mortem: Post-mortem examinations found that Mr Ladyman, the driver, and Mr Friday were well over the drink-drive limit.
  • thorough: A thorough examination of the scalp with a comb is the most effective method.
  • unseen: Assessment method: Three hour, unseen, closed book examination.

Modifies a noun

  • syllabus: This appears to relate to the high demands on computer equipment made by specialist examination syllabuses.

Noun used with modifier

  • viva: Members of the Law Society's Planning Panel can apply for Legal Associateship subject to passing a viva voce examination.
  • mortem: If you die, we are entitled to have a post mortem examination.
  • voce: Members of the Law Society's Planning Panel can apply for Legal Associateship subject to passing a viva voce examination.
  • ultrasound: Some cysts are commonly seen in the liver on ultrasound examination.
  • end-of-year: At Stage 2/3 most modules have an end-of-year examination that counts for 80 % of the mark.
  • degree: Copies of previous years ' degree examination papers are available online.

Possessives

  • rutherford: To compete against v and speed the l v. Commanded by conservatives ' small corner of rutherford's examination of.

Preposition: by

  • ophthalmologist: The diagnosis can usually be confirmed during an examination by an ophthalmologist or orthoptist.
examination Quotes

   It is by this painstaking method of careful examination and eventual rejection that we reach a conclusion: life is something to do when you can't get to sleep.

—Lebowitz, Fran(ces Ann)

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