Examination — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/ ex·am·i·na·tion

Meaning & Definition of Examination

Examination (noun)

  1. the act or process of examining, the state of being examined
  2. an exercise designed to examine progress or test qualification or knowledge
  3. a formal interrogation

Examination (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence

    "applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination"

    similar: exam, quiz, test
    related: aptitude test, intelligence test, placement test, pretest, retest, board(s), midterm, midyear, catechism, audition, final, checkup, inspection, review, inquiry, interrogation, investigation, probe, research

  2. a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

    "an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community"

    similar: delving, disquisition, examen, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
    related: quest, audit, check, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, hearing, interrogation, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

  3. a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

    "even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond"

    similar: audit, check, checkup, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view
    related: analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection, exploration, investigation, probe, research, study, inquisition, interrogation, once-over, perusal, recheck, reinspection, resurvey, observation, surveillance, watch, checkout, test-drive, trial run

Related Entry: Postmortem examination (noun)

Postmortem examination is a different word from Examination. The synonyms below are for postmortem examination, not for examination.

  1. examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death

    "a coroner performed the postmortem examination with painstaking thoroughness"

    similar: autopsy, necropsy, postmortem
    related: dissection
    near: biopsy, vivisection

Related Entry: Self-examination (noun)

Self-examination is a different word from Examination. The synonyms below are for self-examination, not for examination.

  1. examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

    "many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination"

    similar: introspection, self-contemplation, self-observation, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, self-searching, soul-searching
    related: self-analysis, self-awareness, self-consciousness, self-recognition, introversion, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-involvement, self-actualization, self-discovery, self-exploration, self-fulfillment, self-realization, self-knowledge, self-revelation, self-concept, self-image, self-perception, contemplation, meditation, reflection, rumination

Related Entry: Cross-examination (noun)

Cross-examination is a different word from Examination. The synonyms below are for cross-examination, not for examination.

  1. as in challenge, grilling

    similar: challenge, going-over, grilling, quiz, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, rehearing, reinvestigation, feeler, query, question, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching, hearing, interrogation, trial, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, audit, check, quest, delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Examination

The most common words with a similar meaning to Examination:

exam, quiz, test, delving, disquisition, examen, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study, audit, check, checkup, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view

Related Words for Examination

aptitude test, intelligence test, placement test, pretest, retest, board(s), midterm, midyear, catechism, audition, final, interrogation, quest, diagnosis, hearing, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, challenge, cross-examination, grilling, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning

Word Forms of Examination

Derived words: examinational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Examination

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Examination

Words & Phrases Containing Examination

examination table, cross-examination, direct examination, physical examination, postmortem examination, redirect examination, self-examination, entrance examination, under examination

Frequently Asked Questions about Examination

What does "Examination" mean?

"Examination" means the act or process of examining, the state of being examined. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of examining, the state of being examined. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Examination"?

Other words for "Examination" include exam, quiz, test, delving, disquisition, examen, exploration and inquest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Examination" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Examination"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Examination". Common alternatives include exam, quiz, test, delving, disquisition, examen, exploration, inquest, inquiry and inquisition.

How do you use "Examination" in a sentence?

Examples of "Examination" in a sentence: "applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination"; "an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community"; "even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond".

Is "Examination" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Examination" is a noun.

Is "Examination" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Examination" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Examination"?

"Examination" is pronounced /ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən/ and divided into syllables as ex·am·i·na·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Examination"?

First known use: 14th century.