examination
Translation
examination, test, inspection, check-up
Examples
The final examination is next week.
The final examination is next week.
A close examination of the evidence was needed.
A close examination of the evidence was needed.
He had a medical examination yesterday.
He had a medical examination yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
an examination ((of sth.)) an inspection of something A close examination of the data is required.
an examination ((for sth.)) a test for something She is studying for the entrance examination.
to take/pass/fail an examination to be a candidate in/succeed in/not succeed in a test He failed his final examination.
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Etymology
From Latin 'examinare' (to weigh, examine). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exam' as the short, common form. The '-ation' makes it the formal noun for the 'act of examining'.