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analysis
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
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count, counting, enumeration, numeration, reckoning, tally
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
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police investigation, police work
the investigation of criminal activities
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empiricism
the application of empirical methods in any art or science
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examination, scrutiny
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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examination, testing
the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
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enquiry, inquiry
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
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research
systematic investigation to establish facts
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search
an investigation seeking answers
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tabulation
the act of putting into tabular form
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tap, wiretap
the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
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audit
a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
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PM, autopsy, necropsy, post-mortem, post-mortem examination, postmortem, postmortem examination
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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checkup, exam, examination, health check, medical, medical checkup, medical exam, medical examination
a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
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comparing, comparison
the act of examining resemblances
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fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed comb
a method of examining in minute detail
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follow-up, followup, reexamination, review
a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
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going-over
a careful and thorough inspection
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look-over, once-over
a swift cursory examination or inspection
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ophthalmoscopy
examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope
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palpation, tactual exploration
a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
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detecting, detection, detective work, sleuthing
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
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forensics
scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes
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roundup
the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police
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11-plus, eleven-plus
(formerly in Britain) an examination taken by 11 and 12 year old students to select suitable candidates for grammar school
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operations research
research designed to determine most efficient way to do something
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means test
an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
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inquest
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
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field work
an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters
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market research, marketing research
research that gathers and analyzes information about the moving of good or services from producer to consumer
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microscopy
research with the use of microscopes
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probe
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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research project, scientific research
research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses
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endoscopy
visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
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gonioscopy
an examination of the front part of the eye to check the angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma
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keratoscopy
examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
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rhinoscopy
examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
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scan
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
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search
boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas
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study, survey
a detailed critical inspection
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testing
an examination of the characteristics of something
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motion study, time and motion study, time study, time-and-motion study, time-motion study, work study
an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
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anatomy
a detailed analysis
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case study
a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view
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chemical analysis, qualitative analysis
the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements
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cost analysis
breaking down the costs of some operation and reporting on each factor separately
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dissection
detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work)
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fundamental analysis, fundamentals analysis
(stock exchange) the use of fundamentals as an investment strategy
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technical analysis, technical analysis of stock trends
(stock exchange) analysis of past price changes in the hope of forecasting future price changes
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surveillance
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
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blood count
the act of estimating the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample
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census, nose count, nosecount
a periodic count of the population
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countdown
counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
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miscount
an inaccurate count
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poll
the counting of votes (as in an election)
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recount
an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election
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sperm count
the act of estimating the number of spermatozoa in an ejaculate
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inspection, review
a formal or official examination
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bank examination
an examination of the affairs and records of a bank by a state or federal bank examiner