Synonyms for examination
noun
The act of seeking evidence
search, research, survey, inspection, investigation, inquiry, scrutiny, observation, inquisition, checking, check, exploration, reconnaissance, scan, analysis, review, audit, study, questioning, testing, overhaul, testing program, quest, inquest, probe, test, perusal, trial, cross-examination, catechism, polygraphy, third degree*, grilling*, the eye*, once-over*.
A formal test
test, exam*, experiment, review, questionnaire, battery, quiz, final, midterm, comprehensive, examination, comps*, makeup*, take-home*, tryout*, blue book*, prelims*, orals*, writtens*; see also test 1.
A medical examination
checkup, exam*, physical examination, physical, work-up, testing, exploratory examination, self-examination, autopsy, biopsy, scan, medical*; see also test 1.
See examination in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
The act of examining carefully:
check, checkup, inspection, perusal, scrutiny, study, view. (Informal) going-over. See investigateA close or systematic study:
analysis, inspection, investigation, review, survey. See investigateA medical inquiry into a patient's state of health:
checkup, exam. See investigateA set of questions or exercises designed to determine knowledge or skill:
catechism, catechization, exam, quiz, test. See investigate
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