exam
Pronunciation:
/ɛɡˈzæm/noun
Definitions
The act of examining.
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
Interrogation.
verb
Definitions
To observe or inspect carefully or critically
Example: He examined the crime scene for clues.
To check the health or condition of something or someone
Example: The doctor examined the patient.
To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
To interrogate
Example: The witness was examined under oath.