examen

• Substantiv, das die detaillierte Gewissenserforschung (wie sie Jesuiten täglich praktizieren) oder die kritische Untersuchung eines literarischen Werkes bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a detailed inspection of one's conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) or a critical study of a writer's work.

1. Spiritual self-reflectionC1formal

   A detailed examination of one's conscience, often performed as a daily spiritual practice, particularly in Jesuit tradition.

   Geistliche Selbsterkenntnis

   • He performed his daily examen before going to sleep.
   • The spiritual retreat included a guided examen of conscience.
   • Jesuits practice the examen to reflect on their actions and thoughts.

   Synonymeself-examination

2. Critical analysisC1formal

   A thorough and critical study or review of a subject, such as a writer's work or a specific topic.

   Kritische Analyse

   • The scholar published an examen of the poet's early works.
   • Her examen of the novel revealed hidden themes and symbols.
   • The committee conducted an examen of the policy's effectiveness.

   Synonymeanalysisappraisalassessmentcritiqueexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinystudy