Thesaurus results for EXAMINATIONS

examinations

noun

plural of examination

as in exams

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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as in inspections

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 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 That care included regular examinations, frequent weight monitoring, diagnostic testing, medications, nutritional supplements, supportive fluid therapy and adjustments to his daily routine. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 Annual skin examinations may be warranted for all people working on high-altitude flights, and women in those jobs may want to get mammograms earlier or more frequently, Olsen and Karipidis wrote. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Post-mortem examinations are being conducted at Naas General Hospital, per the release. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Nurses perform serial neurological examinations, manage drains and catheters, titrate pain medication, mobilize patients early, watch for the subtle signs of complication, and educate families who are still processing what just happened. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Johnson said those examinations help veterinarians better understand diseases, improve animal care, and contribute to conservation efforts around the world. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 After reviewing extensive mental health examinations of Lavie by defense experts, Judge Diego H. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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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

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In a blog post on Wednesday, Gates called for a new international organization to manage AI, drawing on elements from a nuclear inspections regime, international aviation regulations and ozone layer protection agreements.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
These agencies could be modeled on certain existing systems, such as the global inspections regime for nuclear weapons, regulations for international aviation and agreements that protect the ozone layer.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

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