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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
Microscopic examinations and X-ray scans conducted in 2019 identified the presence of an inscription on the thin silver foil.
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Liu’s writing explores the intersection of new technology and human emotion, making his stories powerful examinations of current human dilemmas.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Yet they were poised to crush him, in the final examinations and then in real life.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Liu’s writing explores the intersection of new technology and human emotion, making his stories powerful examinations of current human dilemmas.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Yet they were poised to crush him, in the final examinations and then in real life.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Both wore orange jumpsuits and handcuffs and sat next to their attorneys during the exam.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There's nothing too unusual about that, but closer inspection revealed the planet, called PSR B1620-26b, to be quite weird.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upon further inspection, medical staff at the Fort Worth shelter realized that there was even more to the pup’s suffering than met the eye.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Flick does not want to gamble on the last big test of 2024 and will go all out, and Raphinha has proven to be a guarantee on the left wing where Alejandro Balde combines good games with some bad ones.Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Each day gets a section for things to remember, tests, papers, or projects due that day, and larger spots for assignments and a daily plan.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Nef’s intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary approach impacted the program and helped establish the University of Chicago and this Committee as a serious, interdisciplinary intellectual inquiry center.Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit also states that Baldoni was instructed to stop making inquiries about Lively’s weight and to refrain from mentioning her deceased father.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
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The House also saw a set of bills intended to support first time home buying and property tax relief, and lawmakers raised concerns about the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, which hasn’t seen an audit since the 1980s.Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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Identifies Areas For Improvement An audit also shines a light on areas of financial inefficiency.Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Russian Doll also deploys a distinctively millennial brand of surrealism in its exploration of characters trapped in self-destructive patterns.Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s been so difficult because of the scrutiny and all the context that has been around us has been extremely hard for us.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The incoming president is likely to lighten regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency — sending Bitcoin price skyward.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While the researchers intend to determine the optimal dietary intake of magnesium in future studies, Deo says a low daily intake is any amount below 300 mg per day.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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This fact, more than anything else about the study, set off my BS detector.Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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