Anh

examination

gb/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
A2 Anh
~ 1600
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ A2 entity
1

A formal test of knowledge

A formal test to see what someone knows or can do.

Mẫu sử dụng: to take [an] examination
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' with 'exam' without realizing that 'examination' is more formal and often used in official contexts.
Từ đồng nghĩa
test (More general and commonly used; can be less formal than 'examination'.) | exam (Informal short form of 'examination', widely used in speech and writing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
practice (In education, practice is about learning and improving skills without formal evaluation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
take an examination |pass an examination |fail an examination |sit an examination |prepare for an examination
Chủ đề
education |assessment |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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.
Danh từ B1 action
2

Careful study or inspection

Looking at something very carefully to find out more or to check it.

Mẫu sử dụng: [something] is under examination
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners might confuse this meaning with a school test; context usually makes it clear whether it refers to inspection or assessment.
Từ đồng nghĩa
inspection (Often refers to checking for faults or compliance, especially in official contexts.) | review (Implies a broader evaluation, sometimes less detailed than 'examination'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neglect (Failure to look at or consider something carefully.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
close examination |under examination |detailed examination |thorough examination
Chủ đề
analysis |investigation |core_vocabulary |education
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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.
Danh từ A2 action
3

Medical check-up by a doctor

When a doctor looks at your body to check your health.

Mẫu sử dụng: to have [a/an] medical examination
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'examination' in this sense with 'test' for knowledge; here it refers to physical health checks.
Từ đồng nghĩa
check-up (Common informal term for a routine medical examination.) | assessment (More general term that can apply to health, abilities, or other areas.)
Từ trái nghĩa
self-diagnosis (Assessing your own health without a professional examination.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
medical examination |physical examination |routine examination |undergo an examination
Chủ đề
health |medicine |body |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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.
Ngữ pháp
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examination
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌæmənˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ex - am - in - a - tion (5 âm tiết)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: examination
  • Plural: examination, examinations
Họ từ
Forms
examinations noun
Core family
examine verb B1 exam noun A2 examiner noun B2
Related words
examinee noun C1
Advanced or less common
re-examine verb re-examination noun examinable adjective
Cách diễn đạt

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.

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • 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.

Ví dụ
  • On closer examination, the signature was clearly forged.
  • On closer examination, we realized the plan would not work.

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