Definition of examination in English:

examination

noun ɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nɛɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n

1A detailed inspection or study.
检查；调查
an examination of marketing behaviour
市场行为调查。
a medical examination is conducted without delay
及时进行体检。
Example sentencesExamples
- These variations would have been found in surgical exploration and, most of them, in radiologic examinations.
- ECG and cardiac ultrasound examinations were reviewed by a cardiologist.
- The other physical findings and neurologic examinations were unremarkable.
- Seventeen of his patients had fatal angina confirmed by autopsy examinations.
- Neurological examination between seizures had normal results, and otherwise she was completely well.
- You will be asked about your medical history and you will have a full examination, including checks on your heart and lungs.
- Radiologic and cytologic examinations may cause misinterpretation of such lesions as thyroid tumors.
- Management begins with a careful examination to rule out neurologic or vascular deficits.
- This includes more ultrasound examinations to detect intrauterine growth retardation.
- Yearly ophthalmological examinations are important to assess for retinopathy.
- The authors advocate this management option in those patients who can be followed closely with clinical and radiological examinations.
- But the BMJ queried whether these conclusions had been drawn from an examination of the study's raw data.
- Detailed shoulder examinations were performed of both sides to assess range of motion, strength, and stability.
- A neurological examination is performed to look for any signs of brain dysfunction.
- Neurologic and vascular examinations of the upper extremity should be completed and documented.
- One independent experienced radiologist evaluated all the MRI examinations.
- Ophthalmological examination showed bilateral cataracts by 3 weeks of age.
- A closer examination of this study and of the literature, however, puts the problem into perspective.
- Screening clinical and functional examinations preceded CT studies of the lungs.
- Neurological examinations are performed by the neurologist or surgeon during this part of the procedure.
- Careful physical and neurologic examinations can enable the physician to exclude organic causes.
Synonyms
scrutiny, inspection, perusal, study, scanning, vetting, investigation, exploration, consideration, analysis, appraisal, evaluation
inspection, check, check-up, assessment, review, appraisal
exploration, probe, test, scan
informal going-over, once-over, overhaul
1. 1.1mass noun The action or process of conducting an examination.
  （指动作或过程）检查；调查
  the role of the planning system has come under increasing critical examination
  计划体制的作用已在接受越来越严格的调查。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His study, conducted over five years of intensive examination, reveal that the toad will be extinct within two years.
  All of them hope to discourage any critical examination of the real causes of the current situation.
  His van has also been sent to a police laboratory for examination.
  These should be served before any examination for discovery is conducted.
  The SWP are indifferent to any critical historical examination of the role played by the trade unions.
  All were released on police bail while forensic examination of substances found takes place.
  But the allegations about his conduct crumble on examination, he says.
  Finally, I think it necessary to open up to critical examination all of what we call Zen.
  Most impressive was the solid critical examination the exhibit gave to issues of race and gender.
  Second Thoughts, without any critical examination of the information he peddled as fact.
  Soft modernity implies philosophical issues and critical examination of traditional beliefs.
  Ordinary critical examination of sources, indeed, any effort to discover the truth, was regarded as a serious moral lapse.
  It was found on fire around two hours later at Coalpit Lane, Denaby, and has since been recovered by police for forensic examination.
  How we are to know that it is good for us without thorough examination through parliamentary processes is not explained.
  It calls for renewed examination of the processes whereby those families have been divided in the first place.
  No intellectual development, no critical examination of the tenets of their faith.
  The cathedral there fascinated him and was the object of his deepest study and examination.
  At the very least, psychoanalysis deserves informed critical examination rather than simple dismissal.
  He himself subjects his work to a rigorous process of examination and re-examination.
  It is wonderful to see a mind that is so exquisitely attuned to critical examination at work in the moment, the moment of his own life.
2A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.
（正规）考试
he scraped through the examinations at the end of his first year
第一年年底，他各门考试勉强及格。
Example sentencesExamples
- It means they are on their own on the final hurdle of a seemingly endless slog of course work, mock examinations, orals, practicals and revision which began in year nine.
- I did some extra subjects, I think I did nine subjects in the leaving examination and got a few credits.
- Various skills of the student are tested in an entrance examination.
- You and your child will be faced with plenty of tests and formal examinations in the years to come.
- Fresh from residency in a community based hospital, I felt as if these figures from medical school clinical examinations had come back to haunt me.
- Almost all the universities in the State have a calendar for the conduct of examination.
- The winner is selected on the marks achieved in written, practical and oral examinations along with project work.
- By the time they have cleared the school examinations, professional entrance tests are upon them, catching them unawares.
- Others are choosing to demonstrate competency by completing the proficiency examinations in one or more of these areas.
- The objective tests in the entrance examinations hardly speak of the candidate's knowledge, aptitude and attitude.
- They are so well-tutored, so disciplined, that they almost relish such examinations of skill and character.
- Within an IB Program students are required to complete and take examinations in six IB subjects.
- MacCullagh entered for the highly competitive fellowship examination, conducted orally in Latin.
- Although most of the people discussing this topic were not of the age to sit Proficiency we had examinations each term and took them seriously.
- She said she could not wait for the November examination because the test paper would be based on a new syllabus.
- Many of these observations deserve to be, and have been, the subject of book-length examinations.
- The fact remains that young people face a battery of examinations and tests.
- The authority also decided not to offer examinations in eight subjects from 2007 because of a decreasing number of candidates.
- Results in national tests and examinations in the last three years were found to be below average.
- They had the effect of determining at what level students would be entered for 16 + public examinations and in what subjects.
Synonyms
test, exam, paper, question paper, oral, practical, assessment
set of questions, set of exercises
British viva, viva voce
North American quiz
3Law
The formal questioning of a defendant or witness in court.
〔律〕（对被告或证人的）讯问
Example sentencesExamples
- The defence could have enforced an examination of that person by resorting to the Rules of Procedure.
- A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party.
- He has the same powers as the court in respect of the attendance and the examination of witnesses and the production of documents.
- For example, the trial system demands examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
- At the Inquest examination of witnesses will bring out more evidence and detail.
- Generally speaking, judges have broad powers in directing the examination of witnesses.
- His subsequent examination of the witness statements of family and friends do not cause him to alter this view.
- The defendant brought a motion to compel the attendance of the plaintiff at an examination for discovery.
- There followed a prolonged sensation in court, which interrupted the examination of the witness.
- Many of the undertakings given on the Plaintiffs' examinations for discovery are still outstanding.
- Jacob couldn't even listen to the examination of the prosecution's next witness.
- Yes, and a whole lot of examinations before liquidators in current proceedings in the Supreme Court by ACT against directors.
- The plaintiffs have never conducted examinations for discovery.
- Mr Baer's first report was prepared as a result of his examination of the claimant on 19th April 1996.
- It is evidence that is a result of an examination occurring after trial.
- In other words, are there any constraints to apply to the examination of the complainant in the later case.
- In the present case each of the letters of request contains an express statement as to the purpose for which the examination of the witness is sought.
- Mr. Sammon submits that the party conducting an examination of the witness has an obligation to be fair to the witness.
- During the examination of witnesses, each of the Counsel had, at times, to put questions to the witnesses.
- He will suffer great expense if required to attend here for examinations, pre-trial and trial.
Synonyms
questioning, interrogation, cross-questioning, cross-examination, inquisition
the third degree
informal pumping, grilling

Origin

Late Middle English (also in the sense 'testing (one's conscience) by a standard'): via Old French from Latin examinatio(n-), from examinare 'weigh, test' (see examine).

Definition of examination in US English:

examination

nouniɡˌzaməˈnāSH(ə)nɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n

1A detailed inspection or investigation.
检查；调查
an examination of marketing behavior
市场行为调查。
a medical examination is conducted without delay
及时进行体检。
Example sentencesExamples
- Neurological examination between seizures had normal results, and otherwise she was completely well.
- Seventeen of his patients had fatal angina confirmed by autopsy examinations.
- This includes more ultrasound examinations to detect intrauterine growth retardation.
- Ophthalmological examination showed bilateral cataracts by 3 weeks of age.
- You will be asked about your medical history and you will have a full examination, including checks on your heart and lungs.
- These variations would have been found in surgical exploration and, most of them, in radiologic examinations.
- Neurologic and vascular examinations of the upper extremity should be completed and documented.
- A closer examination of this study and of the literature, however, puts the problem into perspective.
- Detailed shoulder examinations were performed of both sides to assess range of motion, strength, and stability.
- Careful physical and neurologic examinations can enable the physician to exclude organic causes.
- Radiologic and cytologic examinations may cause misinterpretation of such lesions as thyroid tumors.
- The other physical findings and neurologic examinations were unremarkable.
- The authors advocate this management option in those patients who can be followed closely with clinical and radiological examinations.
- Neurological examinations are performed by the neurologist or surgeon during this part of the procedure.
- ECG and cardiac ultrasound examinations were reviewed by a cardiologist.
- A neurological examination is performed to look for any signs of brain dysfunction.
- Yearly ophthalmological examinations are important to assess for retinopathy.
- But the BMJ queried whether these conclusions had been drawn from an examination of the study's raw data.
- Screening clinical and functional examinations preceded CT studies of the lungs.
- One independent experienced radiologist evaluated all the MRI examinations.
- Management begins with a careful examination to rule out neurologic or vascular deficits.
Synonyms
scrutiny, inspection, perusal, study, scanning, vetting, investigation, exploration, consideration, analysis, appraisal, evaluation
inspection, check, check-up, assessment, review, appraisal
1. 1.1 The action or process of conducting an inspection or investigation.
  （指动作或过程）检查；调查
  the treaty is under examination by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
  Example sentencesExamples
  His study, conducted over five years of intensive examination, reveal that the toad will be extinct within two years.
  It was found on fire around two hours later at Coalpit Lane, Denaby, and has since been recovered by police for forensic examination.
  Most impressive was the solid critical examination the exhibit gave to issues of race and gender.
  It calls for renewed examination of the processes whereby those families have been divided in the first place.
  At the very least, psychoanalysis deserves informed critical examination rather than simple dismissal.
  His van has also been sent to a police laboratory for examination.
  The cathedral there fascinated him and was the object of his deepest study and examination.
  Second Thoughts, without any critical examination of the information he peddled as fact.
  He himself subjects his work to a rigorous process of examination and re-examination.
  Soft modernity implies philosophical issues and critical examination of traditional beliefs.
  Finally, I think it necessary to open up to critical examination all of what we call Zen.
  But the allegations about his conduct crumble on examination, he says.
  It is wonderful to see a mind that is so exquisitely attuned to critical examination at work in the moment, the moment of his own life.
  The SWP are indifferent to any critical historical examination of the role played by the trade unions.
  No intellectual development, no critical examination of the tenets of their faith.
  Ordinary critical examination of sources, indeed, any effort to discover the truth, was regarded as a serious moral lapse.
  All were released on police bail while forensic examination of substances found takes place.
  All of them hope to discourage any critical examination of the real causes of the current situation.
  How we are to know that it is good for us without thorough examination through parliamentary processes is not explained.
  These should be served before any examination for discovery is conducted.
2A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject or skill.
（正规）考试
he scraped through the examinations at the end of his first year
第一年年底，他各门考试勉强及格。
Example sentencesExamples
- It means they are on their own on the final hurdle of a seemingly endless slog of course work, mock examinations, orals, practicals and revision which began in year nine.
- Within an IB Program students are required to complete and take examinations in six IB subjects.
- The authority also decided not to offer examinations in eight subjects from 2007 because of a decreasing number of candidates.
- The fact remains that young people face a battery of examinations and tests.
- Almost all the universities in the State have a calendar for the conduct of examination.
- The winner is selected on the marks achieved in written, practical and oral examinations along with project work.
- Others are choosing to demonstrate competency by completing the proficiency examinations in one or more of these areas.
- Although most of the people discussing this topic were not of the age to sit Proficiency we had examinations each term and took them seriously.
- She said she could not wait for the November examination because the test paper would be based on a new syllabus.
- Fresh from residency in a community based hospital, I felt as if these figures from medical school clinical examinations had come back to haunt me.
- By the time they have cleared the school examinations, professional entrance tests are upon them, catching them unawares.
- The objective tests in the entrance examinations hardly speak of the candidate's knowledge, aptitude and attitude.
- They are so well-tutored, so disciplined, that they almost relish such examinations of skill and character.
- You and your child will be faced with plenty of tests and formal examinations in the years to come.
- Many of these observations deserve to be, and have been, the subject of book-length examinations.
- They had the effect of determining at what level students would be entered for 16 + public examinations and in what subjects.
- Various skills of the student are tested in an entrance examination.
- I did some extra subjects, I think I did nine subjects in the leaving examination and got a few credits.
- MacCullagh entered for the highly competitive fellowship examination, conducted orally in Latin.
- Results in national tests and examinations in the last three years were found to be below average.
Synonyms
test, exam, paper, question paper, oral, practical, assessment
3Law
The formal questioning of a witness in court.
〔律〕（对被告或证人的）讯问
Example sentencesExamples
- In the present case each of the letters of request contains an express statement as to the purpose for which the examination of the witness is sought.
- In other words, are there any constraints to apply to the examination of the complainant in the later case.
- Yes, and a whole lot of examinations before liquidators in current proceedings in the Supreme Court by ACT against directors.
- For example, the trial system demands examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
- Many of the undertakings given on the Plaintiffs' examinations for discovery are still outstanding.
- The plaintiffs have never conducted examinations for discovery.
- At the Inquest examination of witnesses will bring out more evidence and detail.
- It is evidence that is a result of an examination occurring after trial.
- During the examination of witnesses, each of the Counsel had, at times, to put questions to the witnesses.
- Generally speaking, judges have broad powers in directing the examination of witnesses.
- The defence could have enforced an examination of that person by resorting to the Rules of Procedure.
- He has the same powers as the court in respect of the attendance and the examination of witnesses and the production of documents.
- A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party.
- Mr Baer's first report was prepared as a result of his examination of the claimant on 19th April 1996.
- His subsequent examination of the witness statements of family and friends do not cause him to alter this view.
- Mr. Sammon submits that the party conducting an examination of the witness has an obligation to be fair to the witness.
- Jacob couldn't even listen to the examination of the prosecution's next witness.
- The defendant brought a motion to compel the attendance of the plaintiff at an examination for discovery.
- He will suffer great expense if required to attend here for examinations, pre-trial and trial.
- There followed a prolonged sensation in court, which interrupted the examination of the witness.
Synonyms
questioning, interrogation, cross-questioning, cross-examination, inquisition

Origin

Late Middle English (also in the sense ‘testing (one's conscience) by a standard’): via Old French from Latin examinatio(n-), from examinare ‘weigh, test’ (see examine).

单词	examination
释义	Definition of examination in English: examination noun ɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nɛɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n 1A detailed inspection or study. 检查；调查 an examination of marketing behaviour 市场行为调查。 a medical examination is conducted without delay 及时进行体检。 Example sentencesExamples These variations would have been found in surgical exploration and, most of them, in radiologic examinations. ECG and cardiac ultrasound examinations were reviewed by a cardiologist. The other physical findings and neurologic examinations were unremarkable. Seventeen of his patients had fatal angina confirmed by autopsy examinations. Neurological examination between seizures had normal results, and otherwise she was completely well. You will be asked about your medical history and you will have a full examination, including checks on your heart and lungs. Radiologic and cytologic examinations may cause misinterpretation of such lesions as thyroid tumors. Management begins with a careful examination to rule out neurologic or vascular deficits. This includes more ultrasound examinations to detect intrauterine growth retardation. Yearly ophthalmological examinations are important to assess for retinopathy. The authors advocate this management option in those patients who can be followed closely with clinical and radiological examinations. But the BMJ queried whether these conclusions had been drawn from an examination of the study's raw data. Detailed shoulder examinations were performed of both sides to assess range of motion, strength, and stability. A neurological examination is performed to look for any signs of brain dysfunction. Neurologic and vascular examinations of the upper extremity should be completed and documented. One independent experienced radiologist evaluated all the MRI examinations. Ophthalmological examination showed bilateral cataracts by 3 weeks of age. A closer examination of this study and of the literature, however, puts the problem into perspective. Screening clinical and functional examinations preceded CT studies of the lungs. Neurological examinations are performed by the neurologist or surgeon during this part of the procedure. Careful physical and neurologic examinations can enable the physician to exclude organic causes. Synonyms scrutiny, inspection, perusal, study, scanning, vetting, investigation, exploration, consideration, analysis, appraisal, evaluation inspection, check, check-up, assessment, review, appraisal exploration, probe, test, scan informal going-over, once-over, overhaul 1.1mass noun The action or process of conducting an examination. （指动作或过程）检查；调查 the role of the planning system has come under increasing critical examination 计划体制的作用已在接受越来越严格的调查。 Example sentencesExamples His study, conducted over five years of intensive examination, reveal that the toad will be extinct within two years. All of them hope to discourage any critical examination of the real causes of the current situation. His van has also been sent to a police laboratory for examination. These should be served before any examination for discovery is conducted. The SWP are indifferent to any critical historical examination of the role played by the trade unions. All were released on police bail while forensic examination of substances found takes place. But the allegations about his conduct crumble on examination, he says. Finally, I think it necessary to open up to critical examination all of what we call Zen. Most impressive was the solid critical examination the exhibit gave to issues of race and gender. Second Thoughts, without any critical examination of the information he peddled as fact. Soft modernity implies philosophical issues and critical examination of traditional beliefs. Ordinary critical examination of sources, indeed, any effort to discover the truth, was regarded as a serious moral lapse. It was found on fire around two hours later at Coalpit Lane, Denaby, and has since been recovered by police for forensic examination. How we are to know that it is good for us without thorough examination through parliamentary processes is not explained. It calls for renewed examination of the processes whereby those families have been divided in the first place. No intellectual development, no critical examination of the tenets of their faith. The cathedral there fascinated him and was the object of his deepest study and examination. At the very least, psychoanalysis deserves informed critical examination rather than simple dismissal. He himself subjects his work to a rigorous process of examination and re-examination. It is wonderful to see a mind that is so exquisitely attuned to critical examination at work in the moment, the moment of his own life. 2A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill. （正规）考试 he scraped through the examinations at the end of his first year 第一年年底，他各门考试勉强及格。 Example sentencesExamples It means they are on their own on the final hurdle of a seemingly endless slog of course work, mock examinations, orals, practicals and revision which began in year nine. I did some extra subjects, I think I did nine subjects in the leaving examination and got a few credits. Various skills of the student are tested in an entrance examination. You and your child will be faced with plenty of tests and formal examinations in the years to come. Fresh from residency in a community based hospital, I felt as if these figures from medical school clinical examinations had come back to haunt me. Almost all the universities in the State have a calendar for the conduct of examination. The winner is selected on the marks achieved in written, practical and oral examinations along with project work. By the time they have cleared the school examinations, professional entrance tests are upon them, catching them unawares. Others are choosing to demonstrate competency by completing the proficiency examinations in one or more of these areas. The objective tests in the entrance examinations hardly speak of the candidate's knowledge, aptitude and attitude. They are so well-tutored, so disciplined, that they almost relish such examinations of skill and character. Within an IB Program students are required to complete and take examinations in six IB subjects. MacCullagh entered for the highly competitive fellowship examination, conducted orally in Latin. Although most of the people discussing this topic were not of the age to sit Proficiency we had examinations each term and took them seriously. She said she could not wait for the November examination because the test paper would be based on a new syllabus. Many of these observations deserve to be, and have been, the subject of book-length examinations. The fact remains that young people face a battery of examinations and tests. The authority also decided not to offer examinations in eight subjects from 2007 because of a decreasing number of candidates. Results in national tests and examinations in the last three years were found to be below average. They had the effect of determining at what level students would be entered for 16 + public examinations and in what subjects. Synonyms test, exam, paper, question paper, oral, practical, assessment set of questions, set of exercises British viva, viva voce North American quiz 3Law The formal questioning of a defendant or witness in court. 〔律〕（对被告或证人的）讯问 Example sentencesExamples The defence could have enforced an examination of that person by resorting to the Rules of Procedure. A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party. He has the same powers as the court in respect of the attendance and the examination of witnesses and the production of documents. For example, the trial system demands examination and cross-examination of witnesses. At the Inquest examination of witnesses will bring out more evidence and detail. Generally speaking, judges have broad powers in directing the examination of witnesses. His subsequent examination of the witness statements of family and friends do not cause him to alter this view. The defendant brought a motion to compel the attendance of the plaintiff at an examination for discovery. There followed a prolonged sensation in court, which interrupted the examination of the witness. Many of the undertakings given on the Plaintiffs' examinations for discovery are still outstanding. Jacob couldn't even listen to the examination of the prosecution's next witness. Yes, and a whole lot of examinations before liquidators in current proceedings in the Supreme Court by ACT against directors. The plaintiffs have never conducted examinations for discovery. Mr Baer's first report was prepared as a result of his examination of the claimant on 19th April 1996. It is evidence that is a result of an examination occurring after trial. In other words, are there any constraints to apply to the examination of the complainant in the later case. In the present case each of the letters of request contains an express statement as to the purpose for which the examination of the witness is sought. Mr. Sammon submits that the party conducting an examination of the witness has an obligation to be fair to the witness. During the examination of witnesses, each of the Counsel had, at times, to put questions to the witnesses. He will suffer great expense if required to attend here for examinations, pre-trial and trial. Synonyms questioning, interrogation, cross-questioning, cross-examination, inquisition the third degree informal pumping, grilling Origin Late Middle English (also in the sense 'testing (one's conscience) by a standard'): via Old French from Latin examinatio(n-), from examinare 'weigh, test' (see examine). Definition of examination in US English: examination nouniɡˌzaməˈnāSH(ə)nɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n 1A detailed inspection or investigation. 检查；调查 an examination of marketing behavior 市场行为调查。 a medical examination is conducted without delay 及时进行体检。 Example sentencesExamples Neurological examination between seizures had normal results, and otherwise she was completely well. Seventeen of his patients had fatal angina confirmed by autopsy examinations. This includes more ultrasound examinations to detect intrauterine growth retardation. Ophthalmological examination showed bilateral cataracts by 3 weeks of age. You will be asked about your medical history and you will have a full examination, including checks on your heart and lungs. These variations would have been found in surgical exploration and, most of them, in radiologic examinations. Neurologic and vascular examinations of the upper extremity should be completed and documented. A closer examination of this study and of the literature, however, puts the problem into perspective. Detailed shoulder examinations were performed of both sides to assess range of motion, strength, and stability. Careful physical and neurologic examinations can enable the physician to exclude organic causes. Radiologic and cytologic examinations may cause misinterpretation of such lesions as thyroid tumors. The other physical findings and neurologic examinations were unremarkable. The authors advocate this management option in those patients who can be followed closely with clinical and radiological examinations. Neurological examinations are performed by the neurologist or surgeon during this part of the procedure. ECG and cardiac ultrasound examinations were reviewed by a cardiologist. A neurological examination is performed to look for any signs of brain dysfunction. Yearly ophthalmological examinations are important to assess for retinopathy. But the BMJ queried whether these conclusions had been drawn from an examination of the study's raw data. Screening clinical and functional examinations preceded CT studies of the lungs. One independent experienced radiologist evaluated all the MRI examinations. Management begins with a careful examination to rule out neurologic or vascular deficits. Synonyms scrutiny, inspection, perusal, study, scanning, vetting, investigation, exploration, consideration, analysis, appraisal, evaluation inspection, check, check-up, assessment, review, appraisal 1.1 The action or process of conducting an inspection or investigation. （指动作或过程）检查；调查 the treaty is under examination by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Example sentencesExamples His study, conducted over five years of intensive examination, reveal that the toad will be extinct within two years. It was found on fire around two hours later at Coalpit Lane, Denaby, and has since been recovered by police for forensic examination. Most impressive was the solid critical examination the exhibit gave to issues of race and gender. It calls for renewed examination of the processes whereby those families have been divided in the first place. At the very least, psychoanalysis deserves informed critical examination rather than simple dismissal. His van has also been sent to a police laboratory for examination. The cathedral there fascinated him and was the object of his deepest study and examination. Second Thoughts, without any critical examination of the information he peddled as fact. He himself subjects his work to a rigorous process of examination and re-examination. Soft modernity implies philosophical issues and critical examination of traditional beliefs. Finally, I think it necessary to open up to critical examination all of what we call Zen. But the allegations about his conduct crumble on examination, he says. It is wonderful to see a mind that is so exquisitely attuned to critical examination at work in the moment, the moment of his own life. The SWP are indifferent to any critical historical examination of the role played by the trade unions. No intellectual development, no critical examination of the tenets of their faith. Ordinary critical examination of sources, indeed, any effort to discover the truth, was regarded as a serious moral lapse. All were released on police bail while forensic examination of substances found takes place. All of them hope to discourage any critical examination of the real causes of the current situation. How we are to know that it is good for us without thorough examination through parliamentary processes is not explained. These should be served before any examination for discovery is conducted. 2A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject or skill. （正规）考试 he scraped through the examinations at the end of his first year 第一年年底，他各门考试勉强及格。 Example sentencesExamples It means they are on their own on the final hurdle of a seemingly endless slog of course work, mock examinations, orals, practicals and revision which began in year nine. Within an IB Program students are required to complete and take examinations in six IB subjects. The authority also decided not to offer examinations in eight subjects from 2007 because of a decreasing number of candidates. The fact remains that young people face a battery of examinations and tests. Almost all the universities in the State have a calendar for the conduct of examination. The winner is selected on the marks achieved in written, practical and oral examinations along with project work. Others are choosing to demonstrate competency by completing the proficiency examinations in one or more of these areas. Although most of the people discussing this topic were not of the age to sit Proficiency we had examinations each term and took them seriously. She said she could not wait for the November examination because the test paper would be based on a new syllabus. Fresh from residency in a community based hospital, I felt as if these figures from medical school clinical examinations had come back to haunt me. By the time they have cleared the school examinations, professional entrance tests are upon them, catching them unawares. The objective tests in the entrance examinations hardly speak of the candidate's knowledge, aptitude and attitude. They are so well-tutored, so disciplined, that they almost relish such examinations of skill and character. You and your child will be faced with plenty of tests and formal examinations in the years to come. Many of these observations deserve to be, and have been, the subject of book-length examinations. They had the effect of determining at what level students would be entered for 16 + public examinations and in what subjects. Various skills of the student are tested in an entrance examination. I did some extra subjects, I think I did nine subjects in the leaving examination and got a few credits. MacCullagh entered for the highly competitive fellowship examination, conducted orally in Latin. Results in national tests and examinations in the last three years were found to be below average. Synonyms test, exam, paper, question paper, oral, practical, assessment 3Law The formal questioning of a witness in court. 〔律〕（对被告或证人的）讯问 Example sentencesExamples In the present case each of the letters of request contains an express statement as to the purpose for which the examination of the witness is sought. In other words, are there any constraints to apply to the examination of the complainant in the later case. Yes, and a whole lot of examinations before liquidators in current proceedings in the Supreme Court by ACT against directors. For example, the trial system demands examination and cross-examination of witnesses. Many of the undertakings given on the Plaintiffs' examinations for discovery are still outstanding. The plaintiffs have never conducted examinations for discovery. At the Inquest examination of witnesses will bring out more evidence and detail. It is evidence that is a result of an examination occurring after trial. During the examination of witnesses, each of the Counsel had, at times, to put questions to the witnesses. Generally speaking, judges have broad powers in directing the examination of witnesses. The defence could have enforced an examination of that person by resorting to the Rules of Procedure. He has the same powers as the court in respect of the attendance and the examination of witnesses and the production of documents. A party has inherent right to be present at the examination for discovery of the opposite party. Mr Baer's first report was prepared as a result of his examination of the claimant on 19th April 1996. His subsequent examination of the witness statements of family and friends do not cause him to alter this view. Mr. Sammon submits that the party conducting an examination of the witness has an obligation to be fair to the witness. Jacob couldn't even listen to the examination of the prosecution's next witness. The defendant brought a motion to compel the attendance of the plaintiff at an examination for discovery. He will suffer great expense if required to attend here for examinations, pre-trial and trial. There followed a prolonged sensation in court, which interrupted the examination of the witness. Synonyms questioning, interrogation, cross-questioning, cross-examination, inquisition Origin Late Middle English (also in the sense ‘testing (one's conscience) by a standard’): via Old French from Latin examinatio(n-), from examinare ‘weigh, test’ (see examine).
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