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examination
Noun
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An examination is a formal test, usually important and often at the end of a course.
Did you pass the English examination last week?
OK, class. Time is up. Please hand in your examination papers.
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Examination is the act of looking at something very carefully.
The teachers and parents worked together in a closer examination of the problems grade seven students face.
The question of changing the law is currently under examination.
On closer examination, we found that we had made a mistake.
fee
Noun
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A fee is the money you pay for some kinds of services, such as legal advice, education, or club membership.
School fees have increased again this year.
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(law) An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord in return for certain services.
He held his lands in fee of the Earl of Chester.