examen

noun

ig-ˈzā-mən How to pronounce examen (audio)
Definition of examennext
1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication

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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something an insightful examen of the poet's works

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  1. examination
  2. criticism
  3. critique
  4. inquiry
  5. review
  6. study
  7. exploration
  8. probe
Noun
  • Successful examinations have taken place in other parts of Asia, of course.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Told in lively, propulsive prose, Kahler’s examination of the community’s rise and fall is a page-turner that will be difficult for readers to put down.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of examination
Noun
  • That criticism has sometimes veered toward threats against company executives and political figures.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • It's repeatedly faced harsh criticism over its failure to curb child abuse on the platform.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Only problem is there are more critiques where that came from.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As the 2024 season advances, Hamlin's critiques have gained traction online.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of critique
Noun
  • The government had completed or started work on 28 recommendations from the inquiry, the prime minister said, and will provide its full response early next year.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • After months of bluster, the inquiry later fizzles.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of inquiry
Noun
  • During Black Friday, 28% of 75,000 product reviews from major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are likely AI-generated, according to a study by AI fact-checker tool originality.ai.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Bellamy suggested that brief Amazon reviews might provide a gentle reëntry.
    Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of review
Noun
  • Despite our efforts, recent studies show that today's generation of children might have a shorter lifespan than their parents — something that hasn’t happened in two centuries.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Just as bad, the study also showed that access to Pell funds in these pilot projects did not reduce the number or average amount of student loans.
    Derek Newton, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of study
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  • Boston-Edison The Historic Boston-Edison Association will celebrate its 50th Annual Holiday Home Tour Dec. 14-15 with a festive exploration of five historic homes decorated for the holidays.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The lesson, then, isn’t to follow a strict path, but appreciate that college isn’t just for exploration, but achievement.
    Taylor Tepper, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. — a subsidiary of American grocery giant Kroger — paid $1 million in fines and fees following a probe into its package and labeling practices, state regulators announced Tuesday.
    Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Gaetz has long denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations investigated during the congressional and Justice Department probes.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of probe
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