Examination
Examination noun - A set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence.
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Synonyms for Examination
Problem and examination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Examination".
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Examination and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Examination" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
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Both words in one sentence
- Once again, Judai solved the problem before Jalal could take action, but any mention by Shadowkind of the Light of Ruin bears close examination.
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock tries to justify this with a reference to the water as "quicksand," but examination of it reveals that it's liquid enough that swimming shouldn't be a problem.
Source: Hazardous Water - Though, considering the prodigious length of the fic, it's entirely possible the rant was actually intended as self-depreciating humor.... And on closer examination, it seems Haruhi's only problem with series in the WMG is that she's not patient enough to wait for the next volume.
Source: Hypocritical Humor / Fan Works
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