examination | Definition of examination

Synonyms and Antonyms of examination

1 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

Synonyms of examination

exam, quiz, test

Words Related to examination

aptitude test, intelligence test, placement test

pretest, retest

board(s), midterm, midyear

checkup, inspection, review

inquiry, interrogation, investigation, probe, research

2 a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community

Synonyms of examination

delving, disquisition, examen, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study

Words Related to examination

checkup, diagnosis, inspection

hearing, interrogation, trial

feeler, query, question

poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey

challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz

rehearing, reinvestigation

self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

3 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

Synonyms of examination

audit, check, checkup, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view

Words Related to examination

analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection

exploration, investigation, probe, research, study

inquisition, interrogation

once-over, perusal

recheck, reinspection, resurvey

observation, surveillance, watch

checkout, test-drive, trial run