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as in exam
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
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
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
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Recent Examples of examination
Sacramento State — which alerted the CSU to conduct the audit in 2021 — then commissioned a forensic examination that found former general manager Jun Reina is linked to credit cards used to spend about $450,000 for questionable business purchases with no corroborating expense reports.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Judge Geoffrey Howard set the defendant’s preliminary examination for April 10.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
On examination, subretinal fluid or hemorrhage, retinal swelling, and drusen (yellow deposits) in the macula are often evident.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The meaning of godly unity is developed through an examination of the historical and cultural first-century Mediterranean world context within the overall context of the Gospel of John, helping readers understand God’s plan for His eternal family.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Judge Geoffrey Howard set the defendant’s preliminary examination for April 10.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
On examination, subretinal fluid or hemorrhage, retinal swelling, and drusen (yellow deposits) in the macula are often evident.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The meaning of godly unity is developed through an examination of the historical and cultural first-century Mediterranean world context within the overall context of the Gospel of John, helping readers understand God’s plan for His eternal family.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boar’s Head closed that facility in September after inspection reports revealed numerous problems, including model, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment dating back at least two years, the Associated Press reported.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The test ahead is what Bessent will do if investors become more concerned that tariffs will harm the U.S. and global economy.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury Department on Wednesday sent an inquiry to the IRS’s acting chief counsel, Andrew De Mello, asking the agency to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status, according to The Washington Post.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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While there have been a few inquiries, Iggy still hasn't found his forever home.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Regularly audit and update training materials to keep them fresh and aligned with strategy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The upside for high earners is clear: Fewer agents means fewer audits and reviews.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mark that date in your calendars, as The Alters will make the early summer season even hotter with a unique twist on space exploration and space colonization games.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Apollo moon missions were arguably the greatest exploration exercises in human history and women and people of color were entirely excluded from them.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new executive director of transportation presented his plans to turn around a department clouded by a poor reputation and recent scrutiny by its workers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, Hochul is forcing a ban through the budget, bypassing public scrutiny and accountability.—
N. Goldberg,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Khalil finished his graduate studies at Columbia in December and is set to graduate in the spring.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The study, published in JAMA Network Open on April 9, analyzed four years of nationwide data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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