exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

Examples of exam in a Sentence

Your final exam will count for half of the semester's grade. the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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In November, the judge ruled that Lester was fit to stand trial after reviewing the results of a mental exam. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025 Lynda’s adoption fee includes her spay surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip, and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2025 Fate intervened during his second short film when the lead actor dropped out due to exams. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025 The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy to be conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, officials told The News. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exam was in 1568

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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