Examination Definition
ĭg-zămə-nāshən
examinations
noun
examinations
An examining or being examined; investigation; inspection; checkup; scrutiny; inquiry; testing.
Webster's New World
A set of questions asked in testing or interrogating; test.
Webster's New World
A formal interrogation.
Examination of the witness.
American Heritage
In litigation, the questioning of a witness under oath, either at trial or in a deposition; the Patent and Trademark Office investigation into the validity of a patent application.
Webster's New World Law
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
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examinationsOrigin of Examination
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From Old French examinacion, from Latin examinatio
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