zamination

Noun

examination (countable and uncountable, plural examinations)

1. The act of examining.
   • In a child with infant dyschezia, physical examination and stool examination are normal.2002, Paul Hyman, “Infant Dyschezia: Looking out for Number Two”, in International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, number 823
2. Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
3. A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
4. Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery.