self-examination

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self-ex·am·i·na·tion (s

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1. An introspective consideration of one's own thoughts or emotions.

2. Examination of one's own body for medical reasons: a periodontal self-examination; a breast self-examination.

self-examination

scrutiny of one's own conduct, motives, desires, etc.

self-examining adj

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Noun

self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

introspection, self-contemplation

musing, reflection, rumination, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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)

Translations

self-examination [ˌselfɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən] N → autoexamen m (Rel) → examen m de conciencia

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