examens

noun

plural of examen
1
as in examinations
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 critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something an insightful examen of the poet's works

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  1. examinations
  2. critiques
  3. investigations
  4. criticisms
  5. studies
  6. reviews
  7. inquiries
  8. explorations
Noun
  • Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of examinations
Noun
  • And one of the toughest critiques — that service damages mental health — doesn’t hold up.
    — Tom Suozzi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But sometimes, the critiques grow loud enough to suggest a real problem.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of critiques
Noun
  • The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
    — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of the defining conflicts of his early presidency was with Attorney General Porras, whose Public Ministry had pursued investigations against Semilla before and after the 2023 election.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris shares some of your criticisms, clearly.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The prolific musician, actor and philanthropist, who died on Tuesday at 80 years old, always had a tongue-in-cheek response to criticisms about her larger-than-life sense of style.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticisms
Noun
  • The article criticizes the lack of comparative studies showing firms implementing these remedies outperform similar ones that don't.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And so can this actually make a meaningful difference, or is that Medicaid money that is going to be no longer going, flowing to those hospitals, is that going to make this all offset like some of those studies?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of studies
Noun
  • Some reviews mention a lack of communication, though, and others bring up concerns with frequent communication after closing in an attempt to facilitate a refinance.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The deaths have prompted broader reviews of fire-safety measures at hospitals across Pakistan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviews
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage uses hard credit inquiries for its pre-approvals, which can temporarily decrease your credit score.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • An operational headquarters has been established in Dmytrivka to handle inquiries from local residents, with hot meals and psychological support available, according to Tkachenko.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of inquiries
Noun
  • Dow Gardens—a 110-acre botanical garden with walking paths and guided nature explorations—is here.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel is five miles from the Great Basin National Park entrance, and within 60 miles of Ely—an easy distance for daytime explorations through town.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of explorations
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