What is another word for external examination?
Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɜːnə͡l ɛɡzˌamɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
External examination or evaluation is a crucial aspect of academic and professional life. It refers to a formal review process conducted by a third party or an independent assessor to assess the quality and standards of a particular entity or activity. There are several synonyms for external examination such as external review, external assessment, external audit, external inspection, external scrutiny, external appraisal, external evaluation, and external validation, etc. Each term has a distinct connotation associated with it, but they all denote the act of evaluating something by an outside party. External examination is usually conducted to ensure accountability, quality control, and compliance with standards, rules, and regulations.
