examinations

noun

plural of examination
1
as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of examinations Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 That care included regular examinations, frequent weight monitoring, diagnostic testing, medications, nutritional supplements, supportive fluid therapy and adjustments to his daily routine. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 Annual skin examinations may be warranted for all people working on high-altitude flights, and women in those jobs may want to get mammograms earlier or more frequently, Olsen and Karipidis wrote. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Post-mortem examinations are being conducted at Naas General Hospital, per the release. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Nurses perform serial neurological examinations, manage drains and catheters, titrate pain medication, mobilize patients early, watch for the subtle signs of complication, and educate families who are still processing what just happened. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Johnson said those examinations help veterinarians better understand diseases, improve animal care, and contribute to conservation efforts around the world. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 After reviewing extensive mental health examinations of Lavie by defense experts, Judge Diego H. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
  1. exams
  2. investigations
  3. inspections
  4. tests
  5. inquiries
  6. audits
  7. studies
  8. surveys
Noun
  • Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.
    — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of exams
Noun
  • Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations, breaking news for USA TODAY.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Homeland Security spokesperson indicated there would be more to the investigations, saying officials had identified more than 24,000 potential noncitizens who had been referred to Homeland Security Investigations.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • First-ever restart As part of the restart process, Holtec carried out extensive inspections of the facility and equipment upgrades or refurbishments depending on the requirements.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An inoperable air conditioning system and sweaty employees led to the temporary closure of one Fort Worth pizza joint in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the report.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • Accuracy is elusive, as multiple numbers can be considered accurate based on the conditions in which the tests occurred.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • More radiation tests needed The researchers say the experiment provides a useful baseline for future irradiation studies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage uses hard credit inquiries for its pre-approvals, which can temporarily decrease your credit score.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • An operational headquarters has been established in Dmytrivka to handle inquiries from local residents, with hot meals and psychological support available, according to Tkachenko.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of inquiries
Noun
  • In many states, those audits are public records that provide transparency into how officers use the system.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The group will examine stronger internal controls, clearer training, tighter access rules and routine audits.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of audits
Noun
  • The article criticizes the lack of comparative studies showing firms implementing these remedies outperform similar ones that don't.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And so can this actually make a meaningful difference, or is that Medicaid money that is going to be no longer going, flowing to those hospitals, is that going to make this all offset like some of those studies?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of studies
Noun
  • Ground surveys can provide more detailed information at a particular site, but covering an entire subway corridor that way would be difficult.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The second and third surveys will focus on dark matter and dark energy.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of surveys

Browse Nearby Words

examination
examinations
examine
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All