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3 : a formal interrogation

Synonyms

[1] exploration, inquiry, investigation, probe, research, study—more at INQUIRY

[2] quiz, test; also catechism; audition; final; checkup, inspection, review; inquiry, interrogation, investigation, probe, research

ex·am·ine verb ex·am·ined; ex·am·in·ing 1 : to inspect closely

2 : to attempt to determine or test by questioning

Synonyms

[1] audit, check, inspect, review, scan, scrutinize, survey—more at INSPECT

[2] grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz; also debrief; cross-examine; catechize; annoy, harass, hound, pester

ex·am·ple noun 1 : something forming a model to be followed or avoided

2 : a representative sample

3 : a problem to be solved in order to show the application of some rule

Synonyms

case, exemplar, illustration, instance, representative, sample, specimen; also cross section; evidence, indication, manifestation, sign

ex·as·per·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing : to excite the anger of : VEX, IRRITATE

Synonyms

aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, grate, irk, irritate, vex—more at IRRITATE

ex·as·per·a·tion noun : the state of being exasperated; also : the act or source of being exasperated

Synonyms

aggravation, annoyance, bother, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, problem, thorn, vexation—more at ANNOYANCE

exc abbreviation 1 excellent

2 except

ex·ca·vate verb -vat·ed; -vat·ing 1 : to hollow out; also : to form by hollowing out

2 : to dig out and remove (as earth)

3 : to reveal to view by digging away a covering

— ex·ca·va·tion noun

— ex·ca·va·tor noun

ex·ceed verb 1 : to go or be beyond the limit of

2 : to be greater than or superior to : SURPASS

Synonyms

[1, 2] overreach, overrun, overshoot, overstep, surpass; also encroach, entrench, infringe, invade, trespass; overdo, overuse, overwork

ex·ceed·ing·ly also ex·ceed·ing adverb : to an extreme degree : EXTREMELY, VERY

ex·cel verb ex·celled; ex·cel·ling : to be superior to : SURPASS, OUTDO

Synonyms

beat, better, eclipse, outdistance, outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, top, transcend—more at SURPASS

ex·cel·lence noun 1 : the quality of being excellent

2 : an excellent or valuable quality : VIRTUE

3 : EXCELLENCY 2

Synonyms

[1] distinction, greatness, preeminence, superiority, supremacy; also flawlessness, impeccability, perfection; goodness, value, worth; consequence, importance, notability

[2] distinction, merit, value, virtue; also advantage, edge, superiority

Antonyms

deficiency

ex·cel·len·cy noun, plural -cies 1 : outstanding or valuable quality : EXCELLENCE

2 — used as a title of honor

ex·cel·lent adjective : very good of its kind

— ex·cel·lent·ly adverb

Synonyms

A1, fabulous, fine, grand, great, marvelous, prime, sensational, splendid, superb, superior, unsurpassed, wonderful; also better, exceptional, fancy, premium, special

Antonyms

poor

ex·cel·si·or noun : fine curled wood shavings used esp. for packing fragile items

1except also ex·cept·ing preposition : with the exclusion or exception of

Synonyms

aside from, bar, barring, besides, but, outside, save

2except verb 1 : to take or leave out

2 : OBJECT

Synonyms

ban, bar, count out, debar, eliminate, exclude, rule out—more at EXCLUDE

3except also excepting conjunction 1 : UNLESS <~ you repent>

2 : were it not that : ONLY

Synonyms

but, only, yet

except for preposition 1 : with the exception of

2 : were it not for

ex·cep·tion noun 1 : the act of excepting

2 : something excepted

3 : OBJECTION

ex·cep·tion·able adjective : being likely to cause objection : OBJECTIONABLE

ex·cep·tion·al adjective 1 : forming an exception : UNUSUAL

2 : SUPERIOR <~ skill>

— ex·cep·tion·al·ly adverb

Synonyms

abnormal, atypical, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted; also conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking;