Thesaurus results for EXAMINATIONS

examinations

noun

plural of examination

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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence applicants to the prep school are required to take a demanding examination

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a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examination into the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency in the community

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a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition even a hasty examination will tell any jeweler that that is not a real diamond

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Recent Examples of examinations The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Some of the processing stations include physical measurements, uniform issue, medical examinations, hair-cuts, and learning to properly salute. — Ryan Bowie, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 Veterinarians conducting preliminary examinations determined many of the dogs died from gunshot wounds, according to Honsal. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations. — Austin Sarat, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said. — arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026

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Over that period, affiliates dispensed about 25% fewer packs of birth control pills and conducted about 20% fewer breast cancer exams than the previous year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Nonetheless, the law has only a few exceptions for apps made by emergency services and the companies that oversee college entrance exams.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 6 July 2026

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In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
In an exclusive interview at FBI headquarters, Raia said the bureau's multi-agency mission center has moved beyond intelligence gathering and into active financial investigations aimed at dismantling the networks that finance political violence.

— Asra Q. Nomani , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of investigations

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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The parliamentary media center noted that the parts cut out of the Tuesday night broadcast included discussion of United Nations nuclear inspections, the country's frozen financial assets, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

— July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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Everyone knows that one of the biggest tests in a new relationship is going on vacation together.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
In tests by the Miami Herald, the hologram responded with voice and text to English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese, and with text alone to Mandarin and Japanese.

— Alexandra Phelps July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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State officials did not respond to inquiries about shellfish closures as of Sunday evening.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
The Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency, City of Lake Geneva Police Department, Walworth County Sheriff's Office and Walworth County did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of inquiries

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The traditional compliance framework operates through periodic audits, which are done monthly, quarterly or annually.

— Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026

Definition of audits

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Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.

— John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of studies

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The poll surveyed 3,000 adults nationwide through a combination of telephone interviews and online surveys delivered by text message.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Seroprevalence surveys, which screen blood for antibodies that mark a past infection, suggest the true burden is far larger.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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