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examination of conscience

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A review of one's thoughts, words, actions, and omissions for the purpose of ascertaining conformity with, or deviation from, the moral law.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 良心省察 (liángxīn xǐngchá) — review of one's thoughts
  • Dutch: gewetensonderzoek — review of one's thoughts
  • Finnish: omantunnon tutkiskelu — review of one's thoughts
  • French: examen de conscience — review of one's thoughts
  • German: Gewissenserforschung — review of one's thoughts
  • Irish: scrúdú coinsiasa — review of one's thoughts
  • Italian: esame di coscienza — review of one's thoughts
  • Polish: rachunek sumienia — review of one's thoughts
  • Portuguese: exame de consciência — review of one's thoughts
  • Spanish: examen de conciencia — review of one's thoughts
  • Tagalog: pagsusuri ng budhi — review of one's thoughts