examination
gb/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engleză
~ 1600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
A2
entity
1
A formal test of knowledge
A formal test to see what someone knows or can do.
Tipar de utilizare:
to take [an] examination
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' with 'exam' without realizing that 'examination' is more formal and often used in official contexts.
Sinonime
test (More general and commonly used; can be less formal than 'examination'.)
|
exam (Informal short form of 'examination', widely used in speech and writing.)
Antonime
practice (In education, practice is about learning and improving skills without formal evaluation.)
Colocații
take an examination
|pass an examination
|fail an examination
|sit an examination
|prepare for an examination
Teme
education
|assessment
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
action
2
Careful study or inspection
Looking at something very carefully to find out more or to check it.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is under examination
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners might confuse this meaning with a school test; context usually makes it clear whether it refers to inspection or assessment.
Sinonime
inspection (Often refers to checking for faults or compliance, especially in official contexts.)
|
review (Implies a broader evaluation, sometimes less detailed than 'examination'.)
Antonime
neglect (Failure to look at or consider something carefully.)
Colocații
close examination
|under examination
|detailed examination
|thorough examination
Teme
analysis
|investigation
|core_vocabulary
|education
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
A2
action
3
Medical check-up by a doctor
When a doctor looks at your body to check your health.
Tipar de utilizare:
to have [a/an] medical examination
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' in this sense with 'test' for knowledge; here it refers to physical health checks.
Sinonime
check-up (Common informal term for a routine medical examination.)
|
assessment (More general term that can apply to health, abilities, or other areas.)
Antonime
self-diagnosis (Assessing your own health without a professional examination.)
Colocații
medical examination
|physical examination
|routine examination
|undergo an examination
Teme
health
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
examination
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
ex - am - in - a - tion (5 silabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: examination
- Plural: examination, examinations
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- On closer examination, the signature was clearly forged.
- On closer examination, we realized the plan would not work.