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examination
Phoneticsex·am·i·na·tion
US/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
UK/ɛɡzˌæmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
03a careful inspection
n. the act of looking at something very closely to see its condition or to find facts.
n. the act of investigating or inspecting something in detail to determine its nature, condition, or quality.
“A close examination of the old map revealed a small path through the woods.”
“Upon closer examination of the forensic evidence, the investigators discovered microscopic traces of copper that had been overlooked during the initial sweep.”
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Often follows the preposition 'under' or 'upon'.
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04legal questioning
n. the act of asking someone questions in a court of law.
n. the formal interrogation of a witness or party in a legal proceeding, such as a trial or deposition.
“The lawyer began his examination of the witness to find out the truth.”
“During the cross-examination, the defence attorney highlighted several inconsistencies in the witness's previous testimony.”
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Distinguished between 'direct examination' and 'cross-examination' in legal contexts.
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“He will make recommendations, based on his examination of the records and any interviews he carries out.” “Government recruitment drives routinely attract hundreds of thousands of applicants, and many young people spend years preparing for examinations.” Etymology
From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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