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examination

ex·am·i·na·tion [ ig zàmmə náysh'n ] (plural ex·am·i·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. inspection: the process of looking at and considering something carefully with the idea of learning something
Their applications are currently under examination.

2. education 
Full form of  exam (sense 1)


3. Canada medicine 
Same as  exam (sense 2)


4. law interrogation in law court: an interrogation of a witness or other party to a case in a court of law

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