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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 |
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| :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 |
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| + | <center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Inquiry]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Inquiry this link].</center> |
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| ==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]]. |
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| 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]]. |
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− | 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. |
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| [[Category: Education]] | | [[Category: Education]] |
| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |