B2 verb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
examination
Verb
examine
Adjetivo
examining
Relacionado
examiner
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
examination
Verb
examine
Adjetivo
examining
Relacionado
examiner

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

cross-examination

cross-examination

subject to examination

subject to examination

preliminary examination

preliminary examination

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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univolvacy

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The characteristic or state of an organism, particularly an insect, having only one generation or brood per year. It describes a life cycle that is completed once within a twelve-month period, often dictated by seasonal changes.

postrogible

C1

A postrogible is a formal administrative item, decision, or legal clause that is officially designated as subject to subsequent questioning or secondary verification. It acts as a placeholder in a process, allowing a project to move forward while acknowledging that a specific element requires future scrutiny.

overferfy

C1

To excessively complicate, refine, or add unnecessary details to a task, object, or process, ultimately diminishing its original effectiveness or clarity. It describes the act of over-engineering something to the point of absurdity or inefficiency.

trisalvhood

C1

Describing a state or system that possesses a triple-layered security or salvage protocol to prevent total loss. It characterizes an object, process, or entity that is thrice-protected against failure, ensuring maximum durability and resilience.

exmovize

C1

A formal noun referring to the outward manifestation or physical externalization of internal energy, emotion, or kinetic impulses. It is specifically used to describe the transition from a latent state to a visible, active movement.

circumpetious

C1

To seek a goal or target by taking an indirect, circular, or roundabout path rather than a direct one. It implies a strategic or cautious approach to reaching an objective by navigating around obstacles or avoiding direct confrontation.

undertactant

C1

A term used in behavioral psychology and verbal behavior analysis to describe an individual who exhibits a deficit in 'tacting,' which is the ability to label or name stimuli in the environment. It refers to a speaker who provides significantly fewer verbal descriptions of non-verbal stimuli than expected for their developmental level.

ansciy

C1

To ansciy means to systematically examine or scrutinize a subject, data set, or physical substance with scientific rigor to determine its properties or hidden patterns. It is a high-level verb used in research and technical contexts to describe an analysis that goes beyond a superficial review.

hypercryptity

C1

To encrypt or obscure information to an extreme, multi-layered degree, often exceeding standard security requirements. This verb describes the act of applying redundant cryptographic protections to ensure that data remains inaccessible even under intense scrutiny.

homosolship

C1

A state or quality of being united by a single, shared purpose or essence within a group, particularly where individual differences are subsumed by a collective identity. It characterizes the bond formed through consistent, singular dedication to a common goal or philosophy.

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