An examination is an orderly attempt to test or to obtain information about something, often something presented for observation: an examination of merchandise for sale.
Any form of close inspection or analysis is an examination, not just a set of questions on a piece of paper. A doctor will give you an examination of your body if you're sick, and don't, for pity's sake, buy a used car without a careful examination under the hood.
Examination, inspection, scrutiny refer to a looking at something. An examination usually means a careful noting of details: A thorough examination of the plumbing revealed a defective pipe.
Definition of examination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An examination is an orderly attempt to test or to obtain information about something, often something presented for observation: an examination of merchandise for sale.