What is the meaning of examination?

The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes.
- synonyms: scrutiny
A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge.
- usage: "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"
- synonyms: exam, test
Formal systematic questioning.
- synonyms: interrogation, interrogatory
A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits.
- synonyms: examen
The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned.
- synonyms: testing

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