self-examination
nounUK /ˌself ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌself ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
The act of looking closely at your own thoughts, feelings, or actions.
After the argument, she did some quiet self-examination to understand why she had gotten so angry.
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2. A medical check you do on your own body to look for signs of illness.
Doctors recommend monthly self-examination of the skin to spot any unusual moles.
3. The process of checking your own work or performance for mistakes.
The essay requires a careful self-examination before you hand it in.
4. A formal inspection of one's own conduct or beliefs, often in a moral or religious context.
The holiday is a time for fasting and self-examination.