Pick the correctly spelled word referring to detailed scrutiny.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Examination
Explanation
Orthographic and Spelling Rules The word "examination" is derived from the base verb "examine." When transitioning from the verb to the noun form using the suffix -ation, the silent trailing "e" is dropped, resulting in the correct sequence of vowels: e-x-a-m-i-n-a-t-i-o-n.
Contextual Fit The question asks for a word that refers to "detailed scrutiny." While an examiner is a person who conducts such scrutiny, the process or act of detailed scrutiny itself is called an examination.
Distinction from Alternatives
Examiner is spelled correctly but refers to the person performing the action, not the act of scrutiny itself.
Exemanation and Exemineition are incorrect spelling variants that violate standard English phonetic rules and root word origins.
Key Points
Correct Form Examination (refers to a detailed inspection, scrutiny, or test).
Grammatical Role Noun (functions as an abstract noun representing an action or process).