examination
noun
the act of examining; inspection; inquiry; investigation.
examinations
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pluralof examination.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Millions of young Indians spend years preparing for such examinations, often paying for coaching and study materials.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
When she was five months pregnant, ultrasound examinations revealed that the fetus had a cleft palate, a brain cyst, and heart defects.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The additional $9,000 is approved month to month and is subject to ongoing medical examinations.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The SEC’s examinations so far have typically involved document requests and some include an in-person component, one of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“I have to prepare examinations, and I must finish an article. The journal gave me a deadline.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
