re-examination
|re-ex-am-i-na-tion|
B2
/ˌriː.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
(examination)
detailed inspection or test
Etymology
Etymology Information
're-examination' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'examination' from Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh or test'.
Historical Evolution
'examinare' transformed into the Old French word 'examiner', and eventually became the modern English word 'examination'. The prefix 're-' was added to denote repetition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to test again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a second or further examination of something, often to verify or reassess the initial findings.
The re-examination of the evidence revealed new insights.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 19:35