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examination

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/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ · ex-am-i-na-tion

a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.

Meanings

nounformal

a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill.

کسی شخص کے علم یا مہارت کی باقاعدہ جانچ کا عمل۔

امتحان

imtihaan

Synonyms

testassessmentevaluationآزمائشجائزہتجزیہ

Antonyms

ignoranceunawarenessinattentionعدم علمبے خبریغفلت

Common Collocations

  • final examination
  • entrance examination
  • written examination

Example Sentences

The examination results will be announced next week.

امتحان کے نتائج اگلے ہفتے اعلان کئے جائیں گے۔

Imtihaan ke nataij aglay hafte elan kiye jain ge.

She spent weeks preparing for her final examination.

اس نے اپنی آخری امتحان کی تیاری میں کئی ہفتے گزارے۔

Us ne apni aakhir imtihaan ki tayyari mein kai hafte guzare.

He was nervous before the practical examination.

وہ عملی امتحان سے پہلے نروس تھا۔

Woh amali imtihaan se pehle nervous tha.

Easily Confused With

examination vs. exam:An examination can refer to a formal evaluation process, while an exam is often a shorter, less formal term.

Word Family

examine
verbجانچنا
examiner
nounجانچنے والا
examinable
adjectiveجانچنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'exam' in 'examination' for testing knowledge.

Imagine a classroom where students are taking an exam.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آزمائش میں ہی کام آتا ہے علم

Aazmaish mein hi kaam aata hai ilm

Knowledge is beneficial only in times of testing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "examinatio" — a testing, trial, or the act of examining

First known use: 15th century

The word 'examination' has roots in the Latin word 'examinatio', which implies a process of testing or trial. Over time, it has been adopted into various languages to refer to formal assessments.