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examination

[ig-zam-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

A post-mortem examination is expected to begin on Wednesday, amid calls to promptly identify the bodies and investigate the circumstances of the deaths.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Meanwhile, Meta spent hours in cross examination trying to convince jurors that Kaley’s struggles were caused by other factors than social media, including a difficult family life and bullying at school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Both species were once grouped together with redeye bass, but closer examination revealed clear differences in appearance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The examination of his baggage took only a few minutes.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie