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검사 meaning and pronunciation

geomsa · prosecutor

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 15934
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 검ː사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    범죄를 수사하고 범인을 고발하는 공무원.

    English: prosecutor — A judiciary civil servant who investigates crimes and makes accusations or charges against criminals.

    Examples

    • 담당 검사.
    • 검사 출신.
    • 판사와 검사.
    • 검사가 되다.
    • 검사를 지원하다.
    • 그는 오늘 재판을 끝으로 검사 생활을 그만두게 된다.
Origin
檢事
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 주체 · 직업과 진로

Entry 2

NIKL target code 17236
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 검사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일이나 대상을 조사하여 옳고 그름이나 좋고 나쁨을 알아냄.

    English: examination; inspection — Reviewing a certain incident or object to decide whether it is right or wrong, or good or bad.

    Examples

    • 수질 검사.
    • 숙제 검사.
    • 시력 검사.
    • 심리 검사.
    • 안전 검사.
    • 위생 검사.
Origin
檢査
Categories
삶 > 치료 행위 · 학교생활

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