exam


Definition: Meaning of, exam in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪɡˈzam;ɛɡˈzam /

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exam exams
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  1. a spoken or written test of knowledge, especially an important one
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  2. American English the paper on which the questions for an exam are written
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  3. American English a set of medical tests
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exam used in phrases

  • bar exam (noun)
    1. an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
  • entrance exam (noun)
    1. examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
  • exam paper (noun)
    1. a written examination
  • final exam (noun)
    1. an examination administered at the end of an academic term
  • medical exam (noun)
    1. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
  • midterm exam (noun)
    1. an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
  • oral exam (noun)
    1. an examination conducted by spoken communication
  • preliminary exam (noun)
    1. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
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