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as in exams
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 investigations
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 inspections
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 examinations
Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Peacock each released lightly fictionalized, eight-episode examinations of infamous American serial killers this October.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Peacock each released lightly fictionalized, eight-episode examinations of infamous American serial killers this October.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the course of three months, the team conducted medical examinations on nearly all 1,000 island inhabitants, collecting biological samples and systematically surveying the island’s flora and fauna.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Forensic examinations of the equivalent of 100,000 cell phones worth of data is underway.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Because there was a limited number of remains found, the examinations came back undetermined.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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Following the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last Thursday at age 74, the Morris County, New Jersey medical examiner’s office is conducting a series of exams to determine the rocker’s cause of death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The new robot automates this movement, allowing inspections to be completed far more quickly and with improved accuracy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nweeia eventually connected the dots between the Inuit’s observation and his own research, field tests, and scientific theories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The researchers then drew a statistical connection between the timing of the flashes with the dates of above-ground nuclear weapons tests and anecdotal reports of UFOs.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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California and Florida residents – already traditional retirement havens – lead the demand, and Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington – cold-weather states retirees typically flee from – round out the top five sources of Golden Visa inquiries.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Takashi Murakami collection will be available in highly limited editions, though Vuitton declined to communicate on the number of bags and their price, referring inquiries to client advisers in stores.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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While audits and other actions by state officials are important to protect the interests of taxpayers, rarely do misdeeds or incompetence result in any consequences.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Practical tools include documenting decision logic, assigning clear accountability and running bias audits.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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He was enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies, but currently does not have lawful status in the country, officials said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last month, researchers led by the University of Oslo reviewed preclinical and clinical studies investigating the link between NAD+ and aging.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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