examination

(noun) the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes). Synonyms: scrutiny.

(noun) a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge. Synonyms: exam, test. Example: "When the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions."

(noun) formal systematic questioning. Synonyms: interrogation, interrogatory.

(noun) a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits). Synonyms: examen.

(noun) the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned. Synonyms: testing.