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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French examiner, from [[Latin]] examinare, from examen - to weigh accurately, test, try, [[inquire]] into
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French examiner, from [[Latin]] examinare, from examen - to weigh accurately, test, try, [[inquire]] into
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]
*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]
==Definitions==
==Definitions==
:transitive verb
:transitive verb
:b : to test by questioning in order to determine [[progress]], fitness, or [[knowledge]]
:b : to test by questioning in order to determine [[progress]], fitness, or [[knowledge]]
*intransitive verb : to make or give an examination
*intransitive verb : to make or give an examination
<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Inquiry]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Inquiry this link].</center>
==Description==
==Description==
To '''examine''' somebody or something is to inspect it closely; hence, an examination is a detailed inspection or [[analysis]] of an [[object]] or [[person]].
To '''examine''' somebody or something is to inspect it closely; hence, an examination is a detailed inspection or [[analysis]] of an [[object]] or [[person]].
A ''comprehensive examination'' is a specific [[type]] of exam taken by graduate students, which may determine their eligibility to continue their [[studies]].
A ''comprehensive examination'' is a specific [[type]] of exam taken by graduate students, which may determine their eligibility to continue their [[studies]].
In the UK an examination is usually supervised by an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_education-related_terms_(G-L) invigilator]. The invigilator is responsible for the smooth running of the examination, and for ensuring that there is no cheating.
In the UK an examination is usually supervised by an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_education-related_terms_(G-L) invigilator]. The invigilator is responsible for the smooth running of the examination, and for ensuring that there is no cheating.
[[Category: Education]]
[[Category: Education]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
