examen

noun

ig-ˈzā-mən How to pronounce examen (audio)
Definition of examennext
1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication

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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something an insightful examen of the poet's works

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for examen
  1. examination
  2. criticism
  3. investigation
  4. critique
  5. inquiry
  6. review
  7. study
  8. exploration
Noun
  • The national police are in possession of Thomas Markle’s computer, Philippines interior minister Jonvic Remulla told the outlet, to conduct a digital forensic examination.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Just as in his examination of Captain Sully or his exploration of parenting or an episode about cloned puppies, Fielder is uninterested in the technical realities or the concrete, easily provable facts.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • Either way, Steve Sarkisian has noticed something different about his quarterback this week, which also comes at a time of heightened criticism towards the Texas offense.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The government efforts to make sure that male royals are producing male emperors have triggered criticisms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Court records show that the investigation into the initial allegations was inconclusive.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Omar has denounced the investigations as a politically motivated conspiracy against her, and used it to urge supporters to donate to her reelection campaign.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • Yet Dunlap is also somewhat insulated from that critique due to his years spent as the executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, a pro-2nd Amendment group that supports hunters and fishermen.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The former president delivered a blistering critique of his successor — watch here.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of critique
Noun
  • Kotlikoff did not immediately respond Tuesday to an email inquiry about Jane Doe’s letter.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in the matter, possible discipline and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for the anthem before Wednesday’s Game 3.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of inquiry
Noun
  • The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Both policies have limitations, and residency requirements and emergency coverage deserve careful review.
    — Lance B. Fulford, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Structural studies revealed wide-open cavities that accommodate large plastic polymers.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Seven billionaires who have publicly moved out of California account for roughly $540 billion in wealth, CBS News reported, citing the study.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • Helium plays an important role in wind, solar and nuclear energy production, space exploration, medical imaging and research.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Both shows veer into surprisingly philosophical and meta explorations of love, memory, perception, and performance.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exploration
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