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Common collocations with examination in American Collocation

examination noun

US /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.