Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with examination in American Collocation
examination
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
done carefully and completely
careful
close
critical
detailed
full
in-depth
rigorous
systematic
thorough
Mr Robertson had made a thorough examination of the deceased woman’s home shortly after her death.
done quickly
brief
cursory
superficial
A cursory examination of related works may clarify this point.
done early/later
further
initial
preliminary
subsequent
Initial examination of the pottery suggested an Iron Age date.
done in a particular way
clinical
forensic
medical
microscopic
physical
The next day the car was taken to a police garage and a full forensic examination was done.
Many of the articles focus on the specific issues under examination.
do an examination
carry out
conduct
do
make
perform
undertake
Ideally, a cardiologist should perform the examination to increase the chances of detection.
have an examination
undergo
All candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination.
need or deserve examination
deserve
merit
need
All these points need close examination.
confirm
indicate
reveal
show
suggest
Superficial examination showed obvious similarities between the suspect’s handwriting and that in the letter.