1. The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
   "The auditor's examination of the financial records revealed several discrepancies";
   - scrutiny
    
2. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
   "when the examination was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions";
   - exam, test
    
3. Formal systematic questioning
   "The lawyer's examination was designed to reveal inconsistencies in the witness's story";
   - interrogation, interrogatory
    
4. The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
   "The annual examination period was a stressful time for students";
   - testing
    
5. A thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
   "She scheduled her annual medical examination with her doctor";
   - checkup, medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check
    
6. A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
   "The novice performed his nightly examination, reflecting on his actions and motivations";
   - examen

Derived forms: examinations

Type of: communicating, communication, introspection, investigating, investigation, questioning, self-contemplation, self-examination

Encyclopedia: Examination