examination

Definition

  • noun: the act of looking at something closely and carefully
  • noun: the act or process of 'examining'

Examples

  • While he was under 'cross-examination', the defendant admitted that he had lied earlier in court.

  • an 'examination table' [=a table in a doctor's office on which a patient lies to be examined]

  • The police made/performed a rigorous 'examination' of the evidence at the crime scene.

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