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SELF-EXAMINATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Synonyms:
introspection; self-contemplation; self-examination
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("self-examination" is a kind of...):
contemplation; musing; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "self-examination"):
self-analysis; soul-searching (a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives)
examen; examination (a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits))
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