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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

to examine one's own self, or to become introspective;

e.g. Women often perform a self-examination of their breasts in order to search for signs of breast cancer.

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Introspection

Introspective

Introversion

Questionnaire

Rehearing

Self-analysis

Self-awareness

Self-concept

Self-discovery

Self-exploration

Self-fulfillment

Self-image

Self-observation

Self-perception

Self-questioning

Self-realization

Self-recognition

Self-reflection

Self-revelation

Soul-searching

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Contemplation

Disquisition

Examen

Examination

Exploration

Inquest

Inquiry

Inquisition

Introversion

Meditation

Probation

Probe

Reflection

Research

Self-absorption

Self-analysis

Self-awareness

Self-concept

Self-concern

Self-discovery

Self-exploration

Self-fulfillment

Self-image

Self-perception

Self-realization

Self-recognition

Self-revelation

Study

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