examination

Meaning

Noun

• The act of examining.
• Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
• A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
• Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery.

Origin

• From Middle English examinacioun, from Old French examinacion, from Latin exāminātiō.
• Morphologically examine + -ation