examination
gb/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
A2
英語
~ 1600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
entity
1
A formal test of knowledge
A formal test to see what someone knows or can do.
用法パターン：
to take [an] examination
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' with 'exam' without realizing that 'examination' is more formal and often used in official contexts.
類義語
test (More general and commonly used; can be less formal than 'examination'.)
|
exam (Informal short form of 'examination', widely used in speech and writing.)
対義語
practice (In education, practice is about learning and improving skills without formal evaluation.)
コロケーション
take an examination
|pass an examination
|fail an examination
|sit an examination
|prepare for an examination
テーマ
education
|assessment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B1
action
2
Careful study or inspection
Looking at something very carefully to find out more or to check it.
用法パターン：
[something] is under examination
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse this meaning with a school test; context usually makes it clear whether it refers to inspection or assessment.
類義語
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'.)
対義語
neglect (Failure to look at or consider something carefully.)
コロケーション
close examination
|under examination
|detailed examination
|thorough examination
テーマ
analysis
|investigation
|core_vocabulary
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
action
3
Medical check-up by a doctor
When a doctor looks at your body to check your health.
用法パターン：
to have [a/an] medical examination
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' in this sense with 'test' for knowledge; here it refers to physical health checks.
類義語
check-up (Common informal term for a routine medical examination.)
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assessment (More general term that can apply to health, abilities, or other areas.)
対義語
self-diagnosis (Assessing your own health without a professional examination.)
コロケーション
medical examination
|physical examination
|routine examination
|undergo an examination
テーマ
health
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
examination
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
ex - am - in - a - tion （5音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: examination
- Plural: examination, examinations
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- On closer examination, the signature was clearly forged.
- On closer examination, we realized the plan would not work.