exam.

¹

abbreviation

1. examination.

2. examined.

3. examinee.

4. examiner.

exam

²

[ig-zam]

noun

Informal.

1. an examination, as in school.

exam

/ ɪɡˈzæm /

noun

1. short for examination

Word History and Origins

Origin of exam¹

First recorded in 1875–80; short form

Example Sentences

The talks, therefore, had centred on career progression, working conditions and out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees.

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"I certainly think it was a mistake ... for us not to find some way to interact more with children, particularly those who have been affected by the exams problems," he said.

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Referencing the exams fiasco, counsel to the inquiry Clair Dobbin KC suggested to Johnson that "the whole thing was a disaster".

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Although it does ask for academic qualifications, a large part of the admissions process hangs on an entrance exam.

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Holley contended that human resources requires a “fitness for duty exam” before returning to work following a drug rehab stint.

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