examination
UK: ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən | US: ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən
n. a formal test of knowledge or ability in a subject or skill
n. the act of inspecting or scrutinizing something in detail
n. (law) the formal questioning of a witness in court
examination = examin<to test> + ation<noun suffix>
- examin: Derived from Latin examinare ("to weigh, test, examine"), from examen ("a means of weighing, test").
- ation: A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin examinare, which originally referred to the act of weighing or balancing (literally using scales). Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean "testing" or "judging" in a broader sense. The suffix -ation was added in Middle English to form a noun denoting the process or result of examining. The modern sense of "academic test" emerged in the 17th century.
She passed the final examination with top marks.
The doctor performed a thorough examination of the patient.
The committee demanded an examination of the financial records.
Under examination, the witness revealed new details about the case.
The passport examination at the border took longer than expected.