examination

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of inspecting or assessing the quality, value, or performance of something.

  - "The examination of students' knowledge is conducted twice a year."
  - "The quality of the product undergoes rigorous examination before being sold."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with examination
examination , evasion , ravement , ravishment , salvation

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Variants

List of all variants of examination that leads to same result
examination , examinational , examinations , examination table , cross-examination , cross-examinations , cross-examine , cross-examined , cross-examiner , cross-examiners , cross-examines , cross-examining , direct examination , direct examinations , physical examination , physical examinations , postmortem examination , postmortem examinations , redirect , redirect examination , redirect examinations , redirects , self-examination , self-examinations , entrance examination , under examination

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Forms

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examining, examined, examines

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Etymology

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The word 'examination' originated from the Latin word 'examinare', which means 'to test or try'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'examination' in English was in the 15th century?

2. The longest examination on record took place in China in 1211, lasting for 72 hours straight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Assessment: The process of evaluating the worth or significance of something.

2. Evaluation: A systematic investigation into the significance, worth, or quality of something.

3. Testing: The act of examining or assessing the quality, value, or performance of something, often through the use of standardized procedures.

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Culture

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Examinations have been a significant part of education and assessment since ancient times. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "examination"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of inspecting or assessing something.
   - Imagine yourself conducting an examination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'examination' with words like 'inspection', 'assessment', 'evaluation'.
   - Create mental associations with the word 'examination' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Exam Is A Meaningful Exercise' to remember the meaning of 'examination'.
   - Create acronyms or other mnemonic devices to aid in memorization.

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