What does "examination" mean?

1. (a careful inspection) the act of looking at something very closely to see its condition or to find facts. 2. (legal questioning) the act of asking someone questions in a court of law.

How do you use "examination"?

Often follows the preposition 'under' or 'upon'. Distinguished between 'direct examination' and 'cross-examination' in legal contexts.

examination

US //ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən// UK //ɛɡzˌæmɪnˈeɪʃən// ex·am·i·na·tion

1 a careful inspection (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

the act of looking at something very closely to see its condition or to find facts.

the act of investigating or inspecting something in detail to determine its nature, condition, or quality.

Example

A close examination of the old map revealed a small path through the woods.

Example

Upon closer examination of the forensic evidence, the investigators discovered microscopic traces of copper that had been overlooked during the initial sweep.

Usage

Often follows the preposition 'under' or 'upon'.
- neglect
- disregard
2 legal questioning (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal Technical Law

the act of asking someone questions in a court of law.

the formal interrogation of a witness or party in a legal proceeding, such as a trial or deposition.

Example

The lawyer began his examination of the witness to find out the truth.

Example

During the cross-examination, the defence attorney highlighted several inconsistencies in the witness's previous testimony.

Usage

Distinguished between 'direct examination' and 'cross-examination' in legal contexts.
- interrogation
- questioning

Origin

From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.

Word family

Nounexam
Nounexamination