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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Bass followed up these physical exams with counseling that helped patients understand what to expect and what signs indicated something might be going wrong. Liana Simstrom, NPR, 22 June 2025 Clinical exam: The dentist will examine your teeth using specialized probes and other tools, looking for signs of cavities or damage. Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025 Anderson posts photos of available animals on its website, and every animal gets a vet exam before being sent to a foster home, Daubert said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Calf strains are usually diagnosed through a physical exam. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exam. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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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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