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examen

/ɪɡˈzeɪmən/

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noun

/ɪɡˈzeɪmən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее детальный анализ своей совести (как это ежедневно делают иезуиты) или критическое изучение произведения писателя.

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.

    ruДуховное самоанализ

    • 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.

    Synonymsself-examination

  2. Critical analysisC1formal

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

    ruКритический анализ

    • 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.

    Synonymsanalysisappraisalassessmentcritiqueexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinystudy