EXAMINATION (inspection)
NOUNS
► AFTER-PROOF examination or testing of a manufactured article, esp. a firearm, carried out after its initial testing → 1884 obs.
► CARSEESE a reproof, strict examination → 1898 Sc. (Bk.)
► DOUBLE-O an intense look; a close examination → 13 US sl.
► KOPOPHOBIA an abnormal fear of mental or physical examination → 1991 (Bk.)
► LOOK-SEE a look, a glance; an inspection or examination; a survey → 1876 colloq.
► MUG an examination → 1853 sl. obs.
► ONCE-OVER a quick or superficial examination, inspection, treatment, etc., esp. of a person viewed as a sexual object → sl.
► OPPOSAL the putting of posing questions; examination, interrogation; a posing question; a puzzle, enigma, riddle → 1426 obs.
► OPPOSITION inquisition, inquiry, examination → c1540 obs.
► PERSCRUTATION a thorough searching or investigation; careful scrutiny, examination → 1603
► THROUGH-GOING a severe examination; a thorough reprimand → 1817 Sc.
► THROUGH-PUTTING a severe examination; a thorough reprimand → 1899 Sc.
NOUNS – PERSON
► CUNSTER an ale-conner, one who tries, tests or examines; an inspector → 1535 Sc. obs.
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