Examination
Examination noun - A set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence.
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Synonyms for Examination
Knowledge and examination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knowledge" instead a noun "Examination".
Knowledge
Knowledge noun - A body of facts learned by study or experience.
Examination and knowledge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Examination" instead a noun "Knowledge".
Nearby Word: knowledgeable
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How words are described
| intimate | intimate examination | intimate knowledge |
| good | good examination | good knowledge |
| full | full examination | full knowledge |
| detailed | detailed examination | detailed knowledge |
| Other adjectives: actual, thorough, extensive, great, personal, advanced, military, mystical, basic, scientific, written, previous, medical, cursory, in-depth. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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The examination is very much a tag team affair, as Jack quizzes the lad on astronomy, mathematics and navigation, while Stephen tests his knowledge of language and other liberal arts.
Source: Literature / Aubrey-Maturin - The main section of the show was the cross-examination of three suspects (all voiced by MacErline and Simpson), in which the panellists would ask searching questions of the characters and the two actors would have to improvise their responses based on their knowledge of the scenario.
Source: Radio / Foul Play - The test taken to qualify as a Black Cab driver in London is called "The Knowledgenote of London Examination", takes about three years to study for, and requires a ridiculously intuitive knowledge of London geography.
Source: Driver of a Black Cab
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