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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The candidates would pay someone to complete the certification exams on their behalf. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 Catapult offers an at-home wellness exam that allows members to check their blood pressure, collect a blood sample, log other screening information and meet virtually with a nurse practitioner. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025 By the time the attack began, many students had left the campus after taking a national exam on Tuesday, Lena Warenmark, a teacher, told Swedish public broadcaster SVT. Henrik Pettersson, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025 During the physical exam, your provider will check your scalp for oiliness, redness, and flaking. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exam 

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Feb. 2025.

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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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