examination
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
That matters because the most widely cited recent example of “rogue” artificial intelligence turns out, on close examination, to tell a considerably less exotic story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
A new examination of those features suggests that they may occasionally become temporarily wet.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Audiences expecting an easy villain and a clear case of right and wrong will be surprised as the narrative unfolds with an examination of community, complicity and corruption within institutions of power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Still, Rabat called the crisis "regrettable" and said the events warranted "a thorough examination" to establish their circumstances and "ensure that they do not happen again".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
On closer examination, you detected something in his face that displeased, or rather that failed to please.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
When she was five months pregnant, ultrasound examinations revealed that the fetus had a cleft palate, a brain cyst, and heart defects.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The additional $9,000 is approved month to month and is subject to ongoing medical examinations.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Over the next few years, the agency took charge of some of India's largest and most competitive tests, including medical and engineering entrance examinations, university admissions and eligibility tests for teaching and research.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
They also faced pressure to finish examinations as fast as possible, given only three weeks to complete their work when they used to have eight weeks.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Dr. Talc got up and began to look through piles of various antique term papers, reports, and examinations on the top of the bookcase.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing examination
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
