begin examination

[bɪˈɡɪn ɪɡˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən]
verb phrase
iniciar o exame
1. to start or commence a formal inspection, test, or detailed inspection of something or someone
The doctor will begin examination of the patient after reviewing their medical history.
O médico iniciará o exame do paciente após revisar seu histórico médico.
2. to start a formal academic or professional test or assessment
Students must remain silent once the teacher begins examination.
Os alunos devem permanecer em silêncio assim que o professor inicia o exame.
3. to commence a thorough investigation or inquiry
The investigator will begin examination of the crime scene.
O investigador iniciará o exame da cena do crime.
In Brazilian educational and medical contexts, 'iniciar o exame' is the standard phrase used in formal settings. In American English-speaking contexts, this phrase is commonly used in medical, academic, and legal proceedings. The phrase reflects structured, formal processes typical of professional and institutional environments in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
start examinationcommence examinationbegin inspectionstart assessmentinitiate testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
end examinationconclude examinationfinish examinationcomplete examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciar o exame
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
começar o exame
slightly more informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
dar início ao exame
more formal variant
Portugal
iniciar o exame
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

examinationinspectassesstestevaluatescrutinize

Related Idioms & Phrases

begin examination with a clean slate
begin examination from scratch
begin examination under the microscope
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