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Examination Careful Detailed Medical Results Formal I ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn

The flashcard defines "examination" as a formal test of knowledge or ability. It also refers to a medical examination by a doctor to check health and can be a synonym for "exam."

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/ɪgzæ̱mɪne͟ɪʃ(ə)n/
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]考试 An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.
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    [N-COUNT 可数名词]体检;医学检查 If you have a medical examination, a doctor looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are.
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        Oxford exam·in·ation / ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn ; NAmE ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn / noun 1 [countable ] ( formal) =
        exam
        to sit an examination in mathematics 参加数学考试 successful candidates in GCSE examinations 通过普通中等教育证书考试的考生 Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. 竞聘者按遴选考试结果择优录用。 HELP  Use take/do/sit an examination not write an examination. 可以说 take/do/sit an examination,不作 write an examination。
        2 [uncountable ,  countable ] the act of looking at or considering sth very carefully 审查;调查;考查;考察 Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. 仔细考察这片废墟后发现了一座更为古老的庙宇。 On closer examinationit was found that the signature was not genuine. 经过进一步认真检查发现签名是伪造的。 Your proposals are still under examination. 你的提议仍在审查之中。 The issue needs further examination. 这个问题需要进一步考查。 The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. 本章结束时简要考查了引起家庭破裂的某些因素。 3 [countable ] a close look at sth/sb, especially to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem (仔细的)检查,检验 a medical examination 体格检查 a post-mortem examination 验尸 see also
        cross-examination
        at cross-examine
        examination examinations
        exam·in·ation / ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn ; NAmE ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn /
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        examinationex‧am‧i‧na‧tion /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ ●●○ W2 noun
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        1[countable] formal a spoken or written test of knowledge, especially an important one SYN  exam:  The examination results will be announced in September. He’s already taken the entrance examination.2[countable, uncountable] the process of looking at something carefully in order to see what it is likeexamination of a detailed examination of population statisticsunder examination The proposals are still under examination. The issues need further examination.on examination On closer examination the vases were seen to be cracked.3[countable] a set of medical tests:  All patients had a complete physical examination. A post-mortem examination (=an examination on a dead body) showed that he died from head injuries.4[countable, uncountable] law the process of asking questions to get specific information, especially in a court of law
        cross-examine
        COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbstake an examination (also sit an examination British English)· Do you have to take an examination in every subject?pass an examination (=succeed in it)· I really hope that Suzie passes the examination.fail an examination· Michael had never yet failed an examination.study for an examination (also revise for an examination British English)· I have been studying all week for the examination.do well/badly in an examination· He did well in his examinations, and went on to study at MIT.cheat in an examination· Any student caught cheating in an examination will be suspended.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + examinationa final examination (=at the end of a course)· My final examinations take place in June.a written/oral examination· For French, there is an oral and a written examination.a chemistry/French etc examination· Most of the pupils passed their science examination with flying colours.an entrance examination (=to enter a school or university)· He had now failed the college entrance examination twice.a mock examination (=a practice examination to prepare for the real one)· Mock examinations help you to prepare for the real thing.A-level/high school etc examinations· The school usually achieves good results in GCSE examinations.examination + NOUNexamination results· You will receive your examination results in the post.an examination paper· There will be a choice of questions on the examination paper.an examination question· Read the examination questions carefully before writing your answers.examination revision· I need to find somewhere quiet to do some examination revision.an examination script (=everything that someone writes in an examination)· I've just finished marking 200 examination scripts.examination marks· On average, girls achieved higher examination marks that boys.an examination pass· To apply, you need at least two A-level examination passes.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbscarry out an examination (also conduct an examination formal) (=examine something)· The police are carrying out an examination of the crime scene.adjectivesa careful examination· After a very careful examination of the evidence, we have ruled against the defendant.a detailed examination· Scientists have carried out a detailed examination of the house.a thorough/rigorous examination (=very careful)· There needs to be a thorough examination of these claims.a close examination (=very careful and detailed)· A close examination of the figures revealed many discrepancies.a brief examination (=quick, and not very detailed)· In chapter one, there is a brief examination of the economic situation in the country at the time.a cursory examination (=very quick and not careful or detailed)· Even a cursory examination of the documents would reveal some serious problems.a superficial examination (=looking only at things that are obvious and easy to see)· The police carried out a fairly superficial examination of the room.a preliminary/initial examination· The inland revenue began a preliminary examination of his tax returns in August.further examination (=a more detailed or careful examination)· The results of the experiment merit further examination.forensic examination (=the scientific methods used for finding out about a crime)· The clothing was sent to the lab for forensic examination.phraseson closer examination· On closer examination, I could see a slight crack in the window.under examination· The handling of the matter is under examination by congressional investigators.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3verbshave an examination· He was examined by Dr Bower yesterday and will have another examination today.undergo an examination (=have one)· All new employees are required to undergo a medical examination.conduct/perform an examination· The doctor will perform an examination in order to assess the problem.an examination shows (also an examination reveals formal)· A second examination showed a small growth in his stomach.adjectivesa medical examination· We need to do a further medical examination.a clinical examination (=by a doctor)· The clinical examination may not reveal anything abnormal.a post-mortem examination (=an examination of a dead body to discover why the person died)· The post-mortem examination showed that he died from a blood clot in the brain.a routine examination· I made an appointment at the dentist's for a routine examination.
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        考试(70%),检查(28%),考查(1%),审讯(1%)
        n.考试;检查;查问

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