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Meaning of examen in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzeɪmən/

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  1. Noun

    examen

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin, in the figurative sense ‘examination’ (literally ‘tongue of a balance’), from exigere‘weigh accurately’

    Definitions

    1. examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

    Derived terms

    • analyse
    • analyze
    • canvas
    • canvass
    • essay
    • examine
    • prove
    • study
    • test
    • try
    • try out
  2. 2. a critical study (as of a writer's work)

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