examination

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/noun
Elementary
1

The act of examining.

2

Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.

3

A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

4

Interrogation, particularly by a lawyer in court or during discovery.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing