exam
noun
an examination, as in school.
exams
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pluralof exam.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The protests have focused on allegations of cheating and corruption in the fiercely competitive exams for government jobs and university places that are a key pathway for upward mobility in India.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
This year, the pass rate for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in Scotland rose across the board.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
"I felt good about my exams though this year, so I'm hoping for good results."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Seven had done everything she could think of: studied for her C.A.T. exams, attended every witching social event she could fit on her calendar.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
