examination
(noun)
noun
1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
Similar word(s): scrutiny
Definition categories: act, investigating, investigation
2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
Definition categories: communication, communicating
3. formal systematic questioning
Similar word(s): interrogation, interrogatory
Definition categories: communication, inquiring, questioning
4. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
Similar word(s): examen
Definition categories: thought, introspection
5. the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
Similar word(s): testing
Definition categories: act, investigating, investigation