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university entrance

British

noun

UE.
1. an examination taken by pupils of postprimary schools
2. the certificate issued to a successful candidate

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When they allowed girls, including those who had not completed their last year of school, to sit for university entrance exams, hopes began to be rekindled.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

A Chinese millionaire says he has failed the country's tough university entrance exams for the 27th time.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

The universities have also expanded once small-scale partnerships with high schools to create a dedicated pipeline of prospective students who get preference in admission without having to take university entrance exams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Eldest daughter, Fatmagul, 19, has begun preparing for university entrance exams, which she is due to take in a few months.

From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023

Aunty Ifeoma rolled the car down the road that led to the university entrance gates.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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