examination

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
  2. noun a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
  3. noun formal systematic questioning

Etymology

From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō. Morphologically examine + -ation.

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