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

Similar word(s): exam, test

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