Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun examen

2 senses of examen

Sense 1
examen, examination -- (a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits))
       => introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination -- (the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct)

Sense 2
examen -- (a critical study (as of a writer's work))
       => criticism, critique -- (a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated")