exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)
Synonyms of examnext
: examination

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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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After checking the man's heart and neck, Saunders told the man that the last part of the exam would involve the man's testicles. — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025 The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams, or STAAR tests, are heavily weighted in these ratings, but other data points — such as how well campuses are closing performance gaps between student groups — are also part of the state’s calculations. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025 These appointments may include physical exams, imaging tests, blood tests, and treatments. — Carrie Madormo, Health, 2 Aug. 2025 The exam revealed a Grade 1 strain, the least-serious strain on the scale. — David O'Brien, New York Times, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

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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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