examination

AI In plain words

Writing a short explanation…

Written by a house AI from the entry below, in your language. The entry itself is the source.

Rhymes with -eɪʃən

From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.

countable, uncountable The act of examining. In a child with infant dyschezia, physical examination and stool examination are normal.
countable, uncountable Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
countable, uncountable A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
countable, uncountable Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery.