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self-examination

American  
[self-ig-zam-uh-ney-shuhn, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

  1. examination into one's own state, conduct, motives, etc.

  2. Medicine/Medical. examination of one's body for signs of illness or disease.

    breast self-examination.
self-examination British  

noun

  1. scrutiny of one's own conduct, motives, desires, etc

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Origin of self-examination

First recorded in 1640–50

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Self examination and supplication is natural to every life as soon as it develops to a finer knowledge of what passes within itself.

From Freedom Talks No. II by Seton, Julia, M.D.

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