self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
ˌself-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a reflective examination (as of one's beliefs or motives) : introspection
2
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
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many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination
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Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With Scorpio season in full force, this time of the year encourages us to do deep self-examination to face our shadow sides.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With Scorpio season in full force, this time of the year encourages us to do deep self-examination to face our shadow sides.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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self-examination
noun
self-ex·am·i·na·tion
-ig-ˌzam-ə-ˈnā-shən
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or self-exam
: examination of one's body especially for evidence of disease
regular self-examination for early detection of breast cancer
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