Examination (noun)

1. The act of examining something.
2. A formal test or examination to evaluate one's knowledge or abilities.

Origin:

From middle english examinacioun, from latin examinatio ("examination, testing, inquiry"), from examinare ("to examine, test, scrutinize"), from ex- ("out") + aminare ("to take up, handle").

Examples:

1. The examination of the evidence.
2. He passed his final examination.
3. She was given a thorough examination by the doctor.
4. The examination of the patient revealed no obvious signs of illness.
5. The examination of the documents revealed nothing suspicious.