self-examination
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/ˌself ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
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/ˌself ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
looking at your own thoughts, feelings, and actions to understand them better
Through self-examination, she realized her strengths and weaknesses.
checking your own body for any signs of health problems
Regular self-examination can help detect early signs of skin cancer.