The meaning of EXAMINATION is the act or process of examining : the state of being examined. How to use examination in a sentence.

EXAMINATION definition: 1. the act of looking at or considering something carefully in order to discover something: 2. an…. Learn more.

Definition of examination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.

An examination usually means a careful noting of details: A thorough examination of the plumbing revealed a defective pipe. An inspection is a formal and official examination: an inspection of …

An exam or examination is an official test that shows your knowledge or ability in a particular subject. Exam is the word most commonly used. Examination is more formal and is used …

The most familiar and unpleasant meaning of examination, known to students around the world, is a test of one's knowledge in a particular area — an exam, in short.

EXAMINATION meaning: 1 : the act of looking at something closely and carefully the act of examining something; 2 : a close and careful study of someone or something to find signs of …

(Definition of examination from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun examination, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.