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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of examinations
The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
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Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
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Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
With the arrival of fire season, the Forest Service’s airworthiness inspectors performed their close examinations.
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Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
Three cats recovered intact from the pond are currently undergoing post-mortem examinations, partially funded by a GoFundMe that raised approximately $3,000.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
—
arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
—
Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
With the arrival of fire season, the Forest Service’s airworthiness inspectors performed their close examinations.
—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
Three cats recovered intact from the pond are currently undergoing post-mortem examinations, partially funded by a GoFundMe that raised approximately $3,000.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examinations
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Health insurance is one of the strongest predictors of whether people receive preventive medical care; which would include routine blood work, annual physical exams, vaccinations and cancer screening.
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Palm vein recognition technology to verify identity is used at testing sites for the state education certification exams.
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations, and in a typical year, $200,000-$300,000 is used.
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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The parliamentary media center noted that the parts cut out of the Tuesday night broadcast included discussion of United Nations nuclear inspections, the country's frozen financial assets, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Many of the devices employed during segregation, such as poll taxes, grandfather clauses, and literacy tests, were superficially race-neutral.
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Gunsaulus’ Espinosa has also gotten inquiries from a network administrator and principals at nearby schools to present on launching a fundraising nonprofit without a pricey attorney.
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The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.
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Often, reviews take hours or days, audits take weeks or months, and access decisions are normally static.
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Some studies have shown that estrogen can help protect the heart, but the FDA hasn’t authorized it for this use.
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Most workplace research relies on employee surveys, which capture what workers are willing to say in the moment.
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Faster Feedback Creates Faster Product Evolution Customer feedback is also changing because the old model was often static and impersonal, and surveys or forms could only get you so far.
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“Examinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examinations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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