Definitions for examinationɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ex•am•i•na•tion^*ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən(n.)

the act of examining; inspection; inquiry; investigation.
the state of being examined.
the act or process of testing pupils, candidates, etc., as by questions.
Category: Education
the test itself; the list of questions asked.
Category: Education
the answers, statements, etc., made by one examined.
formal legal interrogation.
Category: Law

^* Syn: examination , inspection , scrutiny refer to a looking at something. An examination is an orderly attempt to test or to obtain information about something, often something presented for observation: an examination of merchandise for sale. An inspection is usu. a formal and official examination: An inspection of the plumbing revealed a defective pipe. scrutiny implies a critical and minutely detailed examination: His testimony was given close scrutiny.

Origin of examination:

1350–1400; ME < L

ex•am`i•na′tion•al(adj.)

Princeton's WordNet

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

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

examination(noun)ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən
a close and thorough look at sth
a full medical examination; a thorough examination of the accident site
examinationɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən
a detailed study
a thorough examination of the evidence
examinationɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən
an exam
***students taking an examination

Wiktionary

examination(Noun)
A formal test involving answering written or oral questions with no or limited access to text books or the like.
examination(Noun)
An inspection by a doctor or other medically qualified person to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.

Webster Dictionary

Examination(noun)
the act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment
Examination(noun)
a process prescribed or assigned for testing qualification; as, the examination of a student, or of a candidate for admission to the bar or the ministry