Noun: examen ig'zey-mun
- A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
"The novice performed his nightly examen, reflecting on his actions and motivations";
- examination
- A critical study (as of a writer's work)
"The literary critic's examen of the author's early works revealed recurring themes"
Derived forms: examens
Type of: crit [informal], criticism, critique, introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination
Encyclopedia: Examen