검사

geom-sa
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

An examination or inspection, often in a legal or medical context.

검찰은 사건에 대한 검사를 진행 중입니다.

The prosecution is conducting an investigation into the case.

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In legal contexts, '검사' refers to a prosecutor or an investigation.

🏥Medicine
Medical

A medical examination or test.

혈액 검사를 통해 질병을 진단했습니다.

The disease was diagnosed through a blood test.

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In medical contexts, '검사' refers to tests or examinations performed to diagnose conditions.

Collocations

검사 결과test results검사관inspector검사 절차inspection procedure

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Related Phrases

검사관phrase
inspector
검사 결과phrase
test results

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of '검사' changes significantly based on whether it is used in a legal or medical context. Pay attention to the surrounding words to determine the correct meaning.

Gold Rule

Legal vs. Medical

In legal contexts, '검사' refers to a prosecutor or an investigation, while in medical contexts, it refers to tests or examinations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean word '검사' (檢査), meaning 'to examine' or 'to inspect'.

📝Usage Notes

The word '검사' is used in both legal and medical contexts, with slightly different meanings in each field. In law, it often refers to a prosecutor or an investigation, while in medicine, it refers to tests or examinations.

Word Breakdown

to examine
root
+
matter or thing
suffix
한영사전