halted examination
[ˈhɔːltɪd ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: halted examinations
exame interrompido
1. An examination or test that has been stopped or suspended before completion, either temporarily or permanently
The halted examination was rescheduled for the following week due to technical difficulties.
O exame interrompido foi remarcado para a semana seguinte devido a dificuldades técnicas.
2. A medical or academic assessment that was discontinued before all procedures or questions were completed
The patient underwent a halted examination when the equipment malfunctioned.
O paciente foi submetido a um exame interrompido quando o equipamento apresentou falha.
In Brazil and the USA, halted examinations are common occurrences in both academic and medical settings. In educational contexts, examinations may be halted due to technical issues, student illness, or administrative reasons. In medical contexts, examinations may be stopped if the patient becomes uncomfortable or if equipment malfunctions. This term is frequently used in formal documentation and official communications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to call a halt to an examination
examination came to a standstill
bring an examination to a halt
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