exam
noun
ex·am ig-ˈzam 
: examination
Synonyms
- examination
- quiz
- test
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Example Sentences
Your final exam will count for half of the semester's grade. the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Other states, such as Florida, require a training course and exam. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Students found to have cheated on an exam or plagiarized sources without attribution are subject to immediate disciplinary action that often can involve expulsion. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Having been eligible to take the driver’s exam -- and maneuverability test -- since 1998, she was cited for no license and given additional time for a valid driver to come and pick up her car. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Millions of Americans will have access this fall to less expensive hearing aids sold over the counter without a required doctor exam and prescription. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The ServSafe Food Protection Manager course and exam are necessary to obtain a foodservice manager certification. Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 After an exam and treatment, the tiger did not improve. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 30 June 2022 Josh is in his new habitat and adjusting quickly after a physical exam and a clean bill of health. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 See More
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Other states, such as Florida, require a training course and exam. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Students found to have cheated on an exam or plagiarized sources without attribution are subject to immediate disciplinary action that often can involve expulsion. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Having been eligible to take the driver’s exam -- and maneuverability test -- since 1998, she was cited for no license and given additional time for a valid driver to come and pick up her car. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Millions of Americans will have access this fall to less expensive hearing aids sold over the counter without a required doctor exam and prescription. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The ServSafe Food Protection Manager course and exam are necessary to obtain a foodservice manager certification. Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 After an exam and treatment, the tiger did not improve. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 30 June 2022 Josh is in his new habitat and adjusting quickly after a physical exam and a clean bill of health. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 13 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1568, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing exam
Kids Definition
exam
noun
ex·am ig-ˈzam
: examination
Medical Definition
exam
noun
ex·am ig-ˈzam
: examination
exams
noun
as in tests
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence the exam will cover everything we have studied this term Synonyms & Similar Words
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- tests
- examinations
- quizzes
- boards
- finals
- researches
- auditions
- investigations
- retests
- pretests
- intelligence tests
- inspections
- midterms
- aptitude tests
- reviews
- catechisms
- placement tests
- checkups
- interrogations
- inquiries
- probes
- midyears