self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
ˌself-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a reflective examination (as of one's beliefs or motives) : introspection
2
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
Examples of self-examination in a Sentence
many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Yet the current administration has chosen to hack away at budgets rather than do the hard work of self-examination and improvement.
—Steven R. Furlanetto, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Throughout her journey after her cancer diagnosis, Bahl has become a fierce advocate for the importance of self-examinations.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-examination
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“Self-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-examination. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
-ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən
variants
or self-exam
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
regular self-examination for early detection of breast cancer
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