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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination
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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond
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Recent Examples of examination
The Ada County Victim’s Service Center provides free medical care and forensic examinations for victims, as well as assistance with filing police reports and mental health care.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
According to a statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, the examination confirmed no signs of trauma — such as a stab wound, gunshot or other visible injury — on either body.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Air traffic controllers must also pass annual medical examinations with strict physical requirements, like having 20/20 vision, sufficient hearing and proper blood pressure levels.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Anemic retinopathy can be diagnosed with an eye examination or imaging tests of the eyes.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
According to a statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, the examination confirmed no signs of trauma — such as a stab wound, gunshot or other visible injury — on either body.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Air traffic controllers must also pass annual medical examinations with strict physical requirements, like having 20/20 vision, sufficient hearing and proper blood pressure levels.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Anemic retinopathy can be diagnosed with an eye examination or imaging tests of the eyes.
—Christine L. Larsen, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examination
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And direct-to-consumer darling Warby Parker will start by opening five shop-in-shops in the second half of the year, offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, contacts, eye exams and vision tests.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Menopause Society has worked to fill this void, offering educational resources and establishing a competency exam in 2002 for health care professionals to earn a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential.—
Ashley May,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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The inspection didn’t name the brush’s usual function.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The letter also highlighted several violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations found during an inspection of a Cipla facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The spokesperson also said any plans for a roll-out after the two-week Tampa run would be dependent on how things go during the test launch.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Home tests are also sold at grocery stores and pharmacies.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite public pressure, including from the families of the roughly 1,200 people killed in the Oct. 7 attack and the 251 taken as hostages into Gaza, Netanyahu has resisted calls for a commission of inquiry.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, WAFAA SHURAFA, NATALIE MELZER AND TIA GOLDENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu has resisted forming a commission of inquiry.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The agency completed an audit of Ohio's redetermination process, published in 2024, and estimated that Ohio had incorrectly renewed or terminated around 6 percent of Medicaid enrollees.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The goal of the new audit rules was to provide a more favorable framework for the audit of partnerships and improve the historically poor rate and performance experienced in IRS audits of partnerships.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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During the Cold War, major powers signed the Antarctic Treaty, setting aside territorial claims on the continent and committing instead to use it as a site of international scientific exploration and cooperation.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the main draws is its vast lagoon, the largest in French Polynesia, teaming with marine life, providing plenty of opportunities for underwater exploration.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, employers have already started making moves in anticipation of possible scrutiny from the administration.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and the White House are not subject to the additional layer of scrutiny.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Around 99% of its students rely on federal funding in some way, whether loans, grants or federal work study programs.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other threats to this insect include habitat loss and pesticide use, the study said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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