The word "examination" itself has a long history. It comes from the Latin word "examinatio", which was formed from the verb "examinare" meaning "to examine" or "to weigh carefully".
Here's a breakdown of the word's origins:
* Latin: *examinare* (to examine)
* Latin: *examinatio* (examination)
* Middle English: *examinacioun*
* Modern English: *examination*
* Shortened form: *exam*
So, the word "exam" essentially means "to carefully weigh or assess" something, which is exactly what a test or evaluation does!