examination — a detailed inspection or investigation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a detailed inspection or investigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The examination was so difficult that even Einstein's ghost would have panicked.
- After careful examination of the evidence, the detective solved the case.
- My examination anxiety is so bad that I start sweating just thinking about pop quizzes.
examination
NOUN[/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/]
a detailed inspection or investigation
The doctor's careful examination revealed a small fracture in the boy's wrist.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'examinare' meaning 'to weigh or test', derived from 'examen' (a weighing or testing). The word entered English through Old French 'examiner'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + amin- (from Latin examen, to weigh) + -tion (noun suffix) = examination
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The examination was so difficult that even Einstein's ghost would have panicked.”
“After careful examination of the evidence, the detective solved the case.”
“My examination anxiety is so bad that I start sweating just thinking about pop quizzes.”
“The examination results will be announced next week.”
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