B2 verb Neutral

examination

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

A detailed inspection or investigation of something to determine its nature, condition, or quality. It also refers to a formal test of knowledge or proficiency in a specific subject, typically within an educational or professional context.

Examples

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1

I need to schedule my annual physical examination with the family doctor.

I need to schedule my annual physical examination with the family doctor.

2

The commission has launched a formal examination of the regulatory failures.

The commission has launched a formal examination of the regulatory failures.

3

A quick examination of the pantry showed we were out of coffee.

A quick examination of the pantry showed we were out of coffee.

Word Family

Noun
examination
Verb
examine
Adjective
examining
Related
examiner
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Memory Tip

Examine the Nation: Imagine a giant magnifying glass looking over an entire 'nation' to check its health; that is an examination.

Quick Quiz

The police completed a thorough ___ of the crime scene to find any missing evidence.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

I need to schedule my annual physical examination with the family doctor.

everyday

I need to schedule my annual physical examination with the family doctor.

2

The commission has launched a formal examination of the regulatory failures.

formal

The commission has launched a formal examination of the regulatory failures.

3

A quick examination of the pantry showed we were out of coffee.

informal

A quick examination of the pantry showed we were out of coffee.

4

The final examination will account for fifty percent of the total course grade.

academic

The final examination will account for fifty percent of the total course grade.

5

Our quarterly financial reports are currently undergoing a thorough examination by the audit team.

business

Our quarterly financial reports are currently undergoing a thorough examination by the audit team.

Word Family

Noun
examination
Verb
examine
Adjective
examining
Related
examiner

Common Collocations

conduct an examination conduct an examination
under close examination under close examination
medical examination medical examination
comprehensive examination comprehensive examination
entrance examination entrance examination

Common Phrases

cross-examination

cross-examination

subject to examination

subject to examination

preliminary examination

preliminary examination

Often Confused With

examination vs exam

'Exam' is a common abbreviation used informally, whereas 'examination' is preferred in formal documents and academic writing.

examination vs examine

'Examine' is the verb (the action), while 'examination' is the noun (the process or the test).

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Usage Notes

Use 'examination' when referring to a deep, formal, or official process of looking at something. In an educational context, it specifically refers to a standardized or major test.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'examine' when they need the noun 'examination', or they omit the preposition 'of' when describing what is being looked at.

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Memory Tip

Examine the Nation: Imagine a giant magnifying glass looking over an entire 'nation' to check its health; that is an examination.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'examinatio', which refers to a weighing or a consideration of something.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: plural is examinations Often used with the preposition 'of' (examination of the heart) Can be used with 'into' for investigations (examination into the causes)
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Cultural Context

In many Asian and European school systems, 'The Examination' is a high-stakes, life-changing event at the end of high school.

Quick Quiz

The police completed a thorough ___ of the crime scene to find any missing evidence.

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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