How do you use "examination" in a sentence?

Students are revising for their final examinations. A thorough examination of the evidence is required. The doctor performed a routine medical examination.

examination

Q: What does "examination" mean?

A formal test of knowledge; a careful inspection An examination is a formal test of knowledge or ability, often shortened to 'exam.' It can also mean a careful inspection or study of something. Medical examinations involve a doctor checking your health.

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Meaning: A formal test of knowledge; a careful inspection

考试，检查，审查

examen, inspección, reconocimiento

試験、検査、調査

시험, 검사, 조사

An examination is a formal test of knowledge or ability, often shortened to 'exam.' It can also mean a careful inspection or study of something. Medical examinations involve a doctor checking your health.

examination是对知识或能力的正式测试，常缩写为「exam」。它也可以指对某事物的仔细检查或研究。医学检查是医生检查你的健康状况。

Una examination es una prueba formal de conocimiento o habilidad, a menudo abreviada como «exam». También puede significar una inspección o estudio cuidadoso de algo. Los exámenes médicos implican que un médico revise tu salud.

examinationは、知識や能力の正式なテストで、しばしば「exam」と略されます。また、何かを注意深く検査または研究することも意味します。健康診断は医師が健康をチェックすることです。

examination은 지식이나 능력에 대한 공식적인 시험으로, 흔히 'exam'으로 줄여 씁니다. 무언가에 대한 세밀한 검사나 연구를 의미하기도 합니다. 건강검진은 의사가 건강 상태를 확인하는 것을 포함합니다.

Examples

Students are revising for their final examinations.
学生们正在为期末考试复习。
Los estudiantes están repasando para sus exámenes finales.
学生たちは期末試験のために復習しています。
학생들은 기말시험을 위해 복습하고 있습니다.
A thorough examination of the evidence is required.
需要对证据进行彻底审查。
Se requiere un examen exhaustivo de las pruebas.
証拠の徹底的な調査が必要です。
증거에 대한 철저한 조사가 필요합니다.
The doctor performed a routine medical examination.
医生进行了例行体检。
El médico realizó un reconocimiento médico de rutina.
医師は定期健康診断を行いました。
의사가 정기 건강검진을 실시했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'examinationem' meaning 'a weighing, testing', from 'examinare' (to test, weigh), from 'examen' (the tongue of a balance, a testing), from 'exigere' (to weigh, measure). The academic test sense appeared in the 17th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal