B1nounformaleducationhealth
US/ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
a formal test of knowledge; also a careful look at something or someone, for example by a doctor
In context
Students must pass the final examination to graduate.
The doctor gave him a full medical examination before the trip.
On closer examination, the painting turned out to be a copy.
Words that go with examination
verb + noun
- pass an examinationShe passed the examination with high marks.
adjective + noun
- medical examinationAll new staff need a medical examination.
- closer examinationOn closer examination, the plan had many problems.
noun + noun
- entrance examinationThe university entrance examination is very hard.
noun + preposition
- under examinationThe proposal is still under examination.