examination
gb/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
A formal test of knowledge
A formal test to see what someone knows or can do.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to take [an] examination
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' with 'exam' without realizing that 'examination' is more formal and often used in official contexts.
Συνώνυμα
test (More general and commonly used; can be less formal than 'examination'.)
|
exam (Informal short form of 'examination', widely used in speech and writing.)
Αντώνυμα
practice (In education, practice is about learning and improving skills without formal evaluation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
take an examination
|pass an examination
|fail an examination
|sit an examination
|prepare for an examination
Θέματα
education
|assessment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She has an important mathematics examination next week.
- All candidates must pass a written examination before the interview.
- The final examination will cover all topics from the course.
- He failed the driving theory examination twice.
- Students sat in silence during the examination.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have an English examination tomorrow.
- She passed the science examination.
- We will take the history examination today.
- He is studying for the math examination.
- The teacher gave us a long examination.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
2
Careful study or inspection
Looking at something very carefully to find out more or to check it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is under examination
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners might confuse this meaning with a school test; context usually makes it clear whether it refers to inspection or assessment.
Συνώνυμα
inspection (Often refers to checking for faults or compliance, especially in official contexts.)
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review (Implies a broader evaluation, sometimes less detailed than 'examination'.)
Αντώνυμα
neglect (Failure to look at or consider something carefully.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
close examination
|under examination
|detailed examination
|thorough examination
Θέματα
analysis
|investigation
|core_vocabulary
|education
Παραδείγματα
- The police carried out a thorough examination of the crime scene.
- On closer examination, the painting was found to be a fake.
- The proposal is still under examination by the board.
- A detailed examination of the evidence revealed several inconsistencies.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The doctor made an examination of my eyes.
- We did an examination of the old building.
- The police did an examination of the bag.
- The teacher made an examination of our homework.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
action
3
Medical check-up by a doctor
When a doctor looks at your body to check your health.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to have [a/an] medical examination
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' in this sense with 'test' for knowledge; here it refers to physical health checks.
Συνώνυμα
check-up (Common informal term for a routine medical examination.)
|
assessment (More general term that can apply to health, abilities, or other areas.)
Αντώνυμα
self-diagnosis (Assessing your own health without a professional examination.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
medical examination
|physical examination
|routine examination
|undergo an examination
Θέματα
health
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She went for a medical examination before starting her new job.
- The doctor performed a thorough physical examination.
- A routine examination can help detect health problems early.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I had a medical examination yesterday.
- The doctor did an examination of my arm.
- He went for a health examination.
- She needs a medical examination before she can play sports.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
examination
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - am - in - a - tion (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: examination
- Plural: examination, examinations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
cross-examination
1/kɹˈɔs ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Questioning in court by opposing lawyer
When a lawyer asks questions to a witness from the other side in court.
Παραδείγματα
- The witness became nervous during cross-examination.
- Her statement changed under cross-examination.
medical examination
1/mˈɛdɪkəl ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Doctor's physical check-up
A doctor's check of your body to see if you are healthy.
Παραδείγματα
- You must have a medical examination before joining the army.
- The company requires all new employees to take a medical examination.
on closer examination
1/ˈɔn klˈoʊsɚ ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
After more careful inspection
When you look at something more carefully, you notice new details or change your opinion.
Παραδείγματα
- On closer examination, the signature was clearly forged.
- On closer examination, we realized the plan would not work.