exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

Examples of exam in a Sentence

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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His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings. Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 Still dressed in just the gown and my underwear, I was escorted out of the exam room and into a private hallway where there was a black backdrop dedicated to taking such photos. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025 At this point, those claims are based largely on the programs’ ability to pass specific tests (such as the LSAT, Advanced Placement Biology, and even an introductory sommelier exam). Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exam was in 1568

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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exam. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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exam

noun
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