Synonyms

exam.

¹ American

abbreviation

examination.
examined.
examinee.
examiner.

exam ² American

[ig-zam] / ɪgˈzæm /

noun

Informal.

an examination, as in school.

exam British

/ ɪɡˈzæm /

noun

short for examination

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Etymology

Origin of exam

First recorded in 1875–80; short form

Example Sentences

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A shake-up of the exams system could be in the pipeline after Scotland's new exams body gave more details of plans for a major review.

From BBC

She added that she was discussing the situation with her doctors and would continue to undergo exams.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We both have revision apps and we talk to each other about our exam work after school".

From BBC

A fifth officer, a sergeant, arrived and informed detectives that Moran was refusing a medical exam and treatment, according to the police report.

From Los Angeles Times

The QAA report described the university's code of assessment as "convoluted" and said there was a risk of inconsistent interpretation and decision-making at exam boards throughout the institution.

From BBC

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