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| deconstruction |
an analytical examination of something, esp. to reveal inadequacies. [1/2 definitions] |
| diagnose |
to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination. [1/4 definitions] |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of analytically examining a situation, problem, or the like, or the result of such examination. [1/4 definitions] |
| dissected |
cut apart, esp. for examination, as in the study of anatomy. [1/3 definitions] |
| double-check |
a second examination or check made to verify the accuracy of a first check. [1/2 definitions] |
| Ecclesiastes |
a book of the Old Testament containing an examination of the meaning of life and advice about human limitations. |
| endoscope |
a long, slender, tubular optical instrument inserted into an inner, hollow body part, such as the lungs or bowel, esp. for examination, diagnosis, or surgical treatment. |
| endoscopy |
a medical procedure, carried out for the purpose of examination, in which an endoscope, a long, tubular instrument with an attached camera, is inserted into the body, esp. through the throat or bowel. |
| exam |
(informal) an examination, such as an academic test or physical checkup. |
| exploration |
the act or an instance of exploring; inquiry; examination. [1/2 definitions] |
| eye exam |
an examination and testing of the eyes' health and vision by an eye doctor or an optometrist, esp. one determining the type and strength of corrective lenses that are needed. |
| final |
(often pl.) the last examination of an academic course, usually covering all the material taught. [1/6 definitions] |
| fixative |
something that functions to make stable or permanent, esp. a spray used to protect art works or a solution to preserve biological material for examination. [1/2 definitions] |
| flunk |
(informal) to be unsuccessful; fail, as a student in an examination or course. [2/3 definitions] |
| fluoroscopy |
examination by means of a fluoroscope. |
| GRE |
abbreviation of "Graduate Record Examination." |
| inspection |
an official review or examination, as of military troops or barracks. [1/2 definitions] |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| laryngoscopy |
examination of the larynx with the aid of a laryngoscope. |
| look-see |
(informal) a brief, visual examination or investigation. |
| lower criticism |
textual criticism and examination of the Bible. (Cf. higher criticism.) |
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