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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Prosecutors say more than 200 people paid to have someone else take the state certification exam and now are scattered in classrooms across Texas. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Sometimes the plans throw in extras like coverage for eye exams and glasses or gym memberships. Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 One hundred percent of seniors took five or more AP exams and scored a three or higher on one AP exam. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024 Specifically, the platform allows users to take an limited number of practice exams for anything from the SAT and GRE to Microsoft Azure and cybersecurity certification. Anne Field, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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exam

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

Medical Definition

exam

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

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